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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.08, 1,051.65 and 412.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.08, 1,051.65 and 412.76 is: 569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.08 : 1,051.65 = 412.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.08/1,051.65 = 412.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.08x = 1,051.65 × 412.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.08x = 434,079.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,079.05/762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.60

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