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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.94, 1,022.49 and 409.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.94, 1,022.49 and 409.34 is: 564.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.94 : 1,022.49 = 409.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.94/1,022.49 = 409.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.94x = 1,022.49 × 409.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.94x = 418,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,546.06/740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.89

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