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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.77, 1,053.99 and 414.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.77, 1,053.99 and 414.46 is: 571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.77 : 1,053.99 = 414.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.77/1,053.99 = 414.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.77x = 1,053.99 × 414.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.77x = 436,836.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,836.70/763.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.95

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