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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.86, 1,051.37 and 412.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.86, 1,051.37 and 412.55 is: 569.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.86 : 1,051.37 = 412.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.86/1,051.37 = 412.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.86x = 1,051.37 × 412.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.86x = 433,739.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,739.32/761.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.32

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