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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.06, 1,054.39 and 414.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.06, 1,054.39 and 414.74 is: 572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.06 : 1,054.39 = 414.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.06/1,054.39 = 414.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.06x = 1,054.39 × 414.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.06x = 437,297.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,297.71/764.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.33

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