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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.45, 1,021.76 and 408.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.45, 1,021.76 and 408.87 is: 564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.45 : 1,021.76 = 408.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.45/1,021.76 = 408.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.45x = 1,021.76 × 408.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.45x = 417,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,771.86/740.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.21

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