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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.04, 1,022.55 and 409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.04, 1,022.55 and 409.42 is: 564.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.04 : 1,022.55 = 409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.04/1,022.55 = 409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.04x = 1,022.55 × 409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.04x = 418,652.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,652.42/741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.95

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