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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.49, 1,053.61 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.49, 1,053.61 and 414.18 is: 571.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.49 : 1,053.61 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.49/1,053.61 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.49x = 1,053.61 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.49x = 436,381.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,381.33/763.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.56

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