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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.29, 1,054.72 and 414.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.29, 1,054.72 and 414.97 is: 572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.29 : 1,054.72 = 414.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.29/1,054.72 = 414.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.29x = 1,054.72 × 414.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.29x = 437,675.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,675.08/764.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.66

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