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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.08, 1,054.42 and 414.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.08, 1,054.42 and 414.77 is: 572.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.08 : 1,054.42 = 414.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.08/1,054.42 = 414.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.08x = 1,054.42 × 414.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.08x = 437,335.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,335.47/764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.37

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