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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.90, 1,054.18 and 414.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.90, 1,054.18 and 414.59 is: 572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.90 : 1,054.18 = 414.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.90/1,054.18 = 414.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.90x = 1,054.18 × 414.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.90x = 437,047.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,047.22/763.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.13

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