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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.17, 1,054.56 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.17, 1,054.56 and 414.86 is: 572.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.17 : 1,054.56 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.17/1,054.56 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.17x = 1,054.56 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.17x = 437,494.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,494.76/764.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.51

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