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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.93, 1,022.54 and 409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.93, 1,022.54 and 409.42 is: 565.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.93 : 1,022.54 = 409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.93/1,022.54 = 409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.93x = 1,022.54 × 409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.93x = 418,648.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,648.33/740.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.03

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