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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.64, 1,049.68 and 411.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.64, 1,049.68 and 411.33 is: 567.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.64 : 1,049.68 = 411.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.64/1,049.68 = 411.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.64x = 1,049.68 × 411.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.64x = 431,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,764.58/760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.63

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