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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.15, 1,021.41 and 408.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.15, 1,021.41 and 408.57 is: 563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.15 : 1,021.41 = 408.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.15/1,021.41 = 408.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.15x = 1,021.41 × 408.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.15x = 417,317.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,317.48/740.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.83

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