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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.55, 1,053.70 and 414.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.55, 1,053.70 and 414.23 is: 571.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.55 : 1,053.70 = 414.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.55/1,053.70 = 414.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.55x = 1,053.70 × 414.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.55x = 436,474.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,474.15/763.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.64

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