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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761, 1,050.18 and 411.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761, 1,050.18 and 411.69 is: 568.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761 : 1,050.18 = 411.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761/1,050.18 = 411.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761x = 1,050.18 × 411.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761x = 432,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,348.60/761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.13

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