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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.79, 1,054.02 and 414.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.79, 1,054.02 and 414.47 is: 571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.79 : 1,054.02 = 414.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.79/1,054.02 = 414.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.79x = 1,054.02 × 414.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.79x = 436,854.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,854.40/763.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.96

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