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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.17, 1,050.42 and 411.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.17, 1,050.42 and 411.86 is: 568.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.17 : 1,050.42 = 411.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.17/1,050.42 = 411.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.17x = 1,050.42 × 411.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.17x = 432,620.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,620.77/761.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.36

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