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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.30, 1,054.73 and 414.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.30, 1,054.73 and 414.99 is: 572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.30 : 1,054.73 = 414.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.30/1,054.73 = 414.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.30x = 1,054.73 × 414.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.30x = 437,703.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,703.44/764.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.68

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