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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.55, 1,053.73 and 414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.55, 1,053.73 and 414.24 is: 571.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.55 : 1,053.73 = 414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.55/1,053.73 = 414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.55x = 1,053.73 × 414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.55x = 436,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,497.28/763.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.66

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