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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.63, 1,051.04 and 412.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.63, 1,051.04 and 412.31 is: 568.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.63 : 1,051.04 = 412.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.63/1,051.04 = 412.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.63x = 1,051.04 × 412.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.63x = 433,357.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,357.96/761.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.99

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