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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.99, 1,054.30 and 414.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.99, 1,054.30 and 414.67 is: 572.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.99 : 1,054.30 = 414.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.99/1,054.30 = 414.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.99x = 1,054.30 × 414.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.99x = 437,189.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,189.22/763.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.25

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