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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.84, 1,049.96 and 411.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.84, 1,049.96 and 411.53 is: 567.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.84 : 1,049.96 = 411.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.84/1,049.96 = 411.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.84x = 1,049.96 × 411.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.84x = 432,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,086.90/760.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.91

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