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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.68, 1,022.14 and 409.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.68, 1,022.14 and 409.10 is: 564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.68 : 1,022.14 = 409.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.68/1,022.14 = 409.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.68x = 1,022.14 × 409.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.68x = 418,159.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,159.01/740.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.56

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