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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.01, 1,048.82 and 410.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.01, 1,048.82 and 410.70 is: 566.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.01 : 1,048.82 = 410.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.01/1,048.82 = 410.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.01x = 1,048.82 × 410.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.01x = 430,748.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,748.32/760.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.76

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