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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.80, 1,144.74 and 416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.80, 1,144.74 and 416.42 is: 624.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.80 : 1,144.74 = 416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.80/1,144.74 = 416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.80x = 1,144.74 × 416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.80x = 476,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,688.47/763.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.10

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