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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.46, 1,021.77 and 408.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.46, 1,021.77 and 408.76 is: 564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.46 : 1,021.77 = 408.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.46/1,021.77 = 408.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.46x = 1,021.77 × 408.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.46x = 417,658.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,658.71/740.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.05

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