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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.63, 1,049.66 and 411.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.63, 1,049.66 and 411.31 is: 567.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.63 : 1,049.66 = 411.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.63/1,049.66 = 411.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.63x = 1,049.66 × 411.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.63x = 431,739.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,739.31/760.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.61

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