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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.17, 1,049.04 and 410.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.17, 1,049.04 and 410.86 is: 566.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.17 : 1,049.04 = 410.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.17/1,049.04 = 410.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.17x = 1,049.04 × 410.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.17x = 431,008.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,008.34/760.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.99

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