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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.26, 1,021.57 and 408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.26, 1,021.57 and 408.72 is: 564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.26 : 1,021.57 = 408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.26/1,021.57 = 408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.26x = 1,021.57 × 408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.26x = 417,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,530.98/740.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.03

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