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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.45, 1,049.41 and 411.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.45, 1,049.41 and 411.13 is: 567.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.45 : 1,049.41 = 411.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.45/1,049.41 = 411.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.45x = 1,049.41 × 411.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.45x = 431,443.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,443.93/760.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.36

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