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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.06, 1,050.27 and 411.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.06, 1,050.27 and 411.75 is: 568.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.06 : 1,050.27 = 411.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.06/1,050.27 = 411.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.06x = 1,050.27 × 411.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.06x = 432,447.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,447.13/761.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.22

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