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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.34, 1,050.65 and 412.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.34, 1,050.65 and 412.03 is: 568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.34 : 1,050.65 = 412.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.34/1,050.65 = 412.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.34x = 1,050.65 × 412.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.34x = 432,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,893.44/761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.60

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