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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741, 1,022.54 and 409.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741, 1,022.54 and 409.41 is: 564.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741 : 1,022.54 = 409.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741/1,022.54 = 409.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741x = 1,022.54 × 409.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741x = 418,638.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,638.10/741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.96

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