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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.93, 1,050.07 and 411.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.93, 1,050.07 and 411.62 is: 568.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.93 : 1,050.07 = 411.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.93/1,050.07 = 411.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.93x = 1,050.07 × 411.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.93x = 432,223.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,223.53/760.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.02

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