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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.14, 1,054.52 and 414.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.14, 1,054.52 and 414.83 is: 572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.14 : 1,054.52 = 414.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.14/1,054.52 = 414.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.14x = 1,054.52 × 414.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.14x = 437,441.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,441.82/764.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.46

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