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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.88, 1,054.16 and 414.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.88, 1,054.16 and 414.57 is: 572.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.88 : 1,054.16 = 414.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.88/1,054.16 = 414.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.88x = 1,054.16 × 414.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.88x = 437,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,021.04/763.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.11

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