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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.75, 1,053.97 and 414.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.75, 1,053.97 and 414.45 is: 571.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.75 : 1,053.97 = 414.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.75/1,053.97 = 414.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.75x = 1,053.97 × 414.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.75x = 436,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,815.79/763.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.94

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