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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.74, 1,022.16 and 409.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.74, 1,022.16 and 409.18 is: 564.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.74 : 1,022.16 = 409.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.74/1,022.16 = 409.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.74x = 1,022.16 × 409.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.74x = 418,247.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,247.43/740.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.63

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