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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.57, 1,145.67 and 416.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.57, 1,145.67 and 416.47 is: 624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.57 : 1,145.67 = 416.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.57/1,145.67 = 416.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.57x = 1,145.67 × 416.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.57x = 477,137.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,137.18/763.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.88

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