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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.86, 1,022.31 and 409.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.86, 1,022.31 and 409.30 is: 564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.86 : 1,022.31 = 409.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.86/1,022.31 = 409.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.86x = 1,022.31 × 409.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.86x = 418,431.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,431.48/740.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.79

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