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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.76, 1,022.21 and 409.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.76, 1,022.21 and 409.16 is: 564.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.76 : 1,022.21 = 409.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.76/1,022.21 = 409.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.76x = 1,022.21 × 409.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.76x = 418,242.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,242.33/740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.62

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