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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.03, 1,021.22 and 408.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.03, 1,021.22 and 408.44 is: 563.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.03 : 1,021.22 = 408.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.03/1,021.22 = 408.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.03x = 1,021.22 × 408.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.03x = 417,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,103.01/740.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.63

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