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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.91, 1,144.85 and 416.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.91, 1,144.85 and 416.35 is: 623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.91 : 1,144.85 = 416.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.91/1,144.85 = 416.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.91x = 1,144.85 × 416.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.91x = 476,653.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,653.35/763.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.97

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