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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.52, 1,049.51 and 411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.52, 1,049.51 and 411.20 is: 567.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.52 : 1,049.51 = 411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.52/1,049.51 = 411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.52x = 1,049.51 × 411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.52x = 431,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,556.46/760.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.45

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