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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.42, 1,050.76 and 412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.42, 1,050.76 and 412.11 is: 568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.42 : 1,050.76 = 412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.42/1,050.76 = 412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.42x = 1,050.76 × 412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.42x = 433,028.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,028.70/761.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.71

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