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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.64, 1,022.03 and 409.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.64, 1,022.03 and 409.07 is: 564.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.64 : 1,022.03 = 409.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.64/1,022.03 = 409.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.64x = 1,022.03 × 409.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.64x = 418,074.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,074.66/740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.48

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