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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.60, 1,021.98 and 409.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.60, 1,021.98 and 409.01 is: 564.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.60 : 1,021.98 = 409.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.60/1,021.98 = 409.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.60x = 1,021.98 × 409.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.60x = 418,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,002.59/740.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.41

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