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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.94, 1,022.46 and 409.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.94, 1,022.46 and 409.35 is: 564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.94 : 1,022.46 = 409.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.94/1,022.46 = 409.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.94x = 1,022.46 × 409.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.94x = 418,544.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,544.00/740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.88

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