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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.72, 1,051.18 and 412.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.72, 1,051.18 and 412.41 is: 569.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.72 : 1,051.18 = 412.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.72/1,051.18 = 412.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.72x = 1,051.18 × 412.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.72x = 433,509.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,509.83/761.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.12

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