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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.85, 1,054.11 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.85, 1,054.11 and 414.54 is: 572.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.85 : 1,054.11 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.85/1,054.11 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.85x = 1,054.11 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.85x = 436,963.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,963.42/763.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.05

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