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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.49, 1,050.85 and 412.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.49, 1,050.85 and 412.18 is: 568.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.49 : 1,050.85 = 412.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.49/1,050.85 = 412.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.49x = 1,050.85 × 412.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.49x = 433,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,134.10/761.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.80

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