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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.74, 1,145.05 and 417.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.74, 1,145.05 and 417.22 is: 625.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.74 : 1,145.05 = 417.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.74/1,145.05 = 417.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.74x = 1,145.05 × 417.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.74x = 477,733.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,733.86/763.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.52

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