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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.53, 1,049.52 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.53, 1,049.52 and 411.21 is: 567.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.53 : 1,049.52 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.53/1,049.52 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.53x = 1,049.52 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.53x = 431,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,578.60/760.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.47

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