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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.87, 1,054.13 and 414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.87, 1,054.13 and 414.56 is: 572.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.87 : 1,054.13 = 414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.87/1,054.13 = 414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.87x = 1,054.13 × 414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.87x = 437,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,000.13/763.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.09

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