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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.34, 1,021.68 and 408.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.34, 1,021.68 and 408.79 is: 564.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.34 : 1,021.68 = 408.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.34/1,021.68 = 408.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.34x = 1,021.68 × 408.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.34x = 417,652.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,652.57/740.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.14

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