Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.78, 1,054 and 414.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 763.78, 1,054 and 414.46 is: 571.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763.78 : 1,054 = 414.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763.78/1,054 = 414.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763.78x = 1,054 × 414.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763.78x = 436,840.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,840.84/763.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571.95
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