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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.38, 1,049.32 and 411.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.38, 1,049.32 and 411.06 is: 567.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.38 : 1,049.32 = 411.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.38/1,049.32 = 411.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.38x = 1,049.32 × 411.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.38x = 431,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,333.48/760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.26

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