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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.54, 1,021.94 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.54, 1,021.94 and 408.96 is: 564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.54 : 1,021.94 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.54/1,021.94 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.54x = 1,021.94 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.54x = 417,932.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,932.58/740.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.36

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