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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.83, 1,054.08 and 414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.83, 1,054.08 and 414.52 is: 572.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.83 : 1,054.08 = 414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.83/1,054.08 = 414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.83x = 1,054.08 × 414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.83x = 436,936.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,936.16/763.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.03

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