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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.21, 1,021.53 and 408.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.21, 1,021.53 and 408.63 is: 563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.21 : 1,021.53 = 408.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.21/1,021.53 = 408.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.21x = 1,021.53 × 408.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.21x = 417,427.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,427.80/740.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.93

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