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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.55, 1,049.56 and 411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.55, 1,049.56 and 411.24 is: 567.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.55 : 1,049.56 = 411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.55/1,049.56 = 411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.55x = 1,049.56 × 411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.55x = 431,614.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,614.26/760.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.50

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