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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.49, 1,145.43 and 416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.49, 1,145.43 and 416.73 is: 625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.49 : 1,145.43 = 416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.49/1,145.43 = 416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.49x = 1,145.43 × 416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.49x = 477,339.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,339.34/763.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.21

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