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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.57, 1,021.97 and 408.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.57, 1,021.97 and 408.97 is: 564.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.57 : 1,021.97 = 408.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.57/1,021.97 = 408.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.57x = 1,021.97 × 408.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.57x = 417,957.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,957.94/740.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.37

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