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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.05, 1,050.26 and 411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.05, 1,050.26 and 411.74 is: 568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.05 : 1,050.26 = 411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.05/1,050.26 = 411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.05x = 1,050.26 × 411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.05x = 432,434.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,434.05/761.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.21

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