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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.88, 1,050.02 and 411.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.88, 1,050.02 and 411.57 is: 567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.88 : 1,050.02 = 411.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.88/1,050.02 = 411.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.88x = 1,050.02 × 411.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.88x = 432,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,154.67/760.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.97

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