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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.25, 1,054.67 and 414.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.25, 1,054.67 and 414.94 is: 572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.25 : 1,054.67 = 414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.25/1,054.67 = 414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.25x = 1,054.67 × 414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.25x = 437,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,620.06/764.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.61

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