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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.73, 1,145.99 and 417.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.73, 1,145.99 and 417.00 is: 625.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.73 : 1,145.99 = 417.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.73/1,145.99 = 417.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.73x = 1,145.99 × 417.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.73x = 477,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,876.72/763.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.72

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