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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.65, 1,051.08 and 412.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.65, 1,051.08 and 412.34 is: 569.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.65 : 1,051.08 = 412.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.65/1,051.08 = 412.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.65x = 1,051.08 × 412.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.65x = 433,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,395.53/761.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.02

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