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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.89, 1,050.03 and 411.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.89, 1,050.03 and 411.57 is: 567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.89 : 1,050.03 = 411.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.89/1,050.03 = 411.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.89x = 1,050.03 × 411.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.89x = 432,163.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,163.24/760.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.97

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