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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.62, 1,022 and 409.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.62, 1,022 and 409.06 is: 564.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.62 : 1,022 = 409.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.62/1,022 = 409.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.62x = 1,022 × 409.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.62x = 418,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,059.32/740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.47

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