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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.81, 1,143.66 and 415.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.81, 1,143.66 and 415.51 is: 622.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.81 : 1,143.66 = 415.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.81/1,143.66 = 415.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.81x = 1,143.66 × 415.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.81x = 475,202.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,202.17/763.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.15

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