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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.04, 1,021.25 and 408.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.04, 1,021.25 and 408.46 is: 563.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.04 : 1,021.25 = 408.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.04/1,021.25 = 408.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.04x = 1,021.25 × 408.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.04x = 417,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,138.24/740.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.67

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