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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.59, 1,049.62 and 411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.59, 1,049.62 and 411.28 is: 567.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.59 : 1,049.62 = 411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.59/1,049.62 = 411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.59x = 1,049.62 × 411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.59x = 431,689.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,689.54/760.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.57

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