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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.09, 1,021.29 and 408.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.09, 1,021.29 and 408.53 is: 563.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.09 : 1,021.29 = 408.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.09/1,021.29 = 408.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.09x = 1,021.29 × 408.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.09x = 417,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,225.18/740.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.75

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