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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.34, 1,021.66 and 408.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.34, 1,021.66 and 408.76 is: 564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.34 : 1,021.66 = 408.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.34/1,021.66 = 408.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.34x = 1,021.66 × 408.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.34x = 417,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,610.17/740.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.08

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