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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.64, 1,053.82 and 414.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.64, 1,053.82 and 414.33 is: 571.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.64 : 1,053.82 = 414.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.64/1,053.82 = 414.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.64x = 1,053.82 × 414.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.64x = 436,629.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,629.24/763.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.77

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