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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,054.43 and 414.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,054.43 and 414.79 is: 572.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,054.43 = 414.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,054.43 = 414.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,054.43 × 414.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 437,363.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,363.87/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.39

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