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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.71, 1,022.10 and 409.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.71, 1,022.10 and 409.12 is: 564.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.71 : 1,022.10 = 409.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.71/1,022.10 = 409.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.71x = 1,022.10 × 409.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.71x = 418,161.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,161.55/740.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.54

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