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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.95, 1,022.51 and 409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.95, 1,022.51 and 409.40 is: 564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.95 : 1,022.51 = 409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.95/1,022.51 = 409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.95x = 1,022.51 × 409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.95x = 418,610.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,610.99/740.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.97

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