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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.94, 1,051.47 and 412.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.94, 1,051.47 and 412.62 is: 569.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.94 : 1,051.47 = 412.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.94/1,051.47 = 412.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.94x = 1,051.47 × 412.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.94x = 433,857.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,857.55/761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.41

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