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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.01, 1,022.58 and 409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.01, 1,022.58 and 409.42 is: 564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.01 : 1,022.58 = 409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.01/1,022.58 = 409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.01x = 1,022.58 × 409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.01x = 418,664.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,664.70/741.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.99

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