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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.47, 1,053.59 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.47, 1,053.59 and 414.16 is: 571.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.47 : 1,053.59 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.47/1,053.59 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.47x = 1,053.59 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.47x = 436,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,354.83/763.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.54

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