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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.91, 1,054.19 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.91, 1,054.19 and 414.60 is: 572.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.91 : 1,054.19 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.91/1,054.19 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.91x = 1,054.19 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.91x = 437,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,067.17/763.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.14

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