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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.56, 1,021.94 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.56, 1,021.94 and 409 is: 564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.56 : 1,021.94 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.56/1,021.94 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.56x = 1,021.94 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.56x = 417,973.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,973.46/740.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.40

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