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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.75, 1,141.31 and 413.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.75, 1,141.31 and 413.99 is: 621.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.75 : 1,141.31 = 413.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.75/1,141.31 = 413.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.75x = 1,141.31 × 413.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.75x = 472,484.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,484.19/760.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.08

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