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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.07, 1,022.70 and 409.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.07, 1,022.70 and 409.51 is: 565.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.07 : 1,022.70 = 409.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.07/1,022.70 = 409.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.07x = 1,022.70 × 409.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.07x = 418,801.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,801.79/741.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.13

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