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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.96, 1,050.12 and 411.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.96, 1,050.12 and 411.64 is: 568.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.96 : 1,050.12 = 411.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.96/1,050.12 = 411.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.96x = 1,050.12 × 411.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.96x = 432,276.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,276.44/760.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.07

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