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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.45, 1,021.81 and 408.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.45, 1,021.81 and 408.88 is: 564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.45 : 1,021.81 = 408.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.45/1,021.81 = 408.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.45x = 1,021.81 × 408.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.45x = 417,792.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,792.56/740.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.25

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