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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.68, 1,051.12 and 412.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.68, 1,051.12 and 412.37 is: 569.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.68 : 1,051.12 = 412.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.68/1,051.12 = 412.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.68x = 1,051.12 × 412.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.68x = 433,445.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,445.27/761.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.07

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