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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.59, 1,021.99 and 408.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.59, 1,021.99 and 408.99 is: 564.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.59 : 1,021.99 = 408.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.59/1,021.99 = 408.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.59x = 1,021.99 × 408.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.59x = 417,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,983.69/740.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.39

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