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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.69, 1,051.13 and 412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.69, 1,051.13 and 412.38 is: 569.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.69 : 1,051.13 = 412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.69/1,051.13 = 412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.69x = 1,051.13 × 412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.69x = 433,458.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,458.70/761.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.07

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