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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.25, 1,054.69 and 414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.25, 1,054.69 and 414.96 is: 572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.25 : 1,054.69 = 414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.25/1,054.69 = 414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.25x = 1,054.69 × 414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.25x = 437,653.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,653.13/764.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.66

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