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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.57, 1,049.59 and 411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.57, 1,049.59 and 411.26 is: 567.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.57 : 1,049.59 = 411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.57/1,049.59 = 411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.57x = 1,049.59 × 411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.57x = 431,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,653.24/760.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.54

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