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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.00, 1,054.31 and 414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.00, 1,054.31 and 414.68 is: 572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.00 : 1,054.31 = 414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.00/1,054.31 = 414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.00x = 1,054.31 × 414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.00x = 437,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,204.94/764.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.26

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