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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.14, 1,050.38 and 411.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.14, 1,050.38 and 411.83 is: 568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.14 : 1,050.38 = 411.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.14/1,050.38 = 411.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.14x = 1,050.38 × 411.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.14x = 432,575.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,575.94/761.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.33

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