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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.13, 1,048.97 and 410.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.13, 1,048.97 and 410.81 is: 566.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.13 : 1,048.97 = 410.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.13/1,048.97 = 410.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.13x = 1,048.97 × 410.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.13x = 430,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,931.02/760.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.92

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