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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.83, 1,022.36 and 409.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.83, 1,022.36 and 409.25 is: 564.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.83 : 1,022.36 = 409.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.83/1,022.36 = 409.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.83x = 1,022.36 × 409.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.83x = 418,400.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,400.83/740.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.77

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