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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.42, 1,053.53 and 414.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.42, 1,053.53 and 414.11 is: 571.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.42 : 1,053.53 = 414.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.42/1,053.53 = 414.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.42x = 1,053.53 × 414.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.42x = 436,277.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,277.31/763.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.48

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