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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.98, 1,050.16 and 411.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.98, 1,050.16 and 411.67 is: 568.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.98 : 1,050.16 = 411.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.98/1,050.16 = 411.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.98x = 1,050.16 × 411.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.98x = 432,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,319.37/760.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.11

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