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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.81, 1,054.05 and 414.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.81, 1,054.05 and 414.49 is: 571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.81 : 1,054.05 = 414.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.81/1,054.05 = 414.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.81x = 1,054.05 × 414.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.81x = 436,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,893.18/763.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.99

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