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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.29, 1,050.58 and 411.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.29, 1,050.58 and 411.98 is: 568.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.29 : 1,050.58 = 411.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.29/1,050.58 = 411.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.29x = 1,050.58 × 411.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.29x = 432,814.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,814.81/761.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.53

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