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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.42, 1,021.77 and 404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.42, 1,021.77 and 404.32 is: 557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.42 : 1,021.77 = 404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.42/1,021.77 = 404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.42x = 1,021.77 × 404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.42x = 413,121.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,121.04/740.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.95

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