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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.91, 1,050.05 and 411.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.91, 1,050.05 and 411.59 is: 568.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.91 : 1,050.05 = 411.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.91/1,050.05 = 411.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.91x = 1,050.05 × 411.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.91x = 432,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,191.42/760.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.00

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