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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.09, 1,022.68 and 409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.09, 1,022.68 and 409.52 is: 565.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.09 : 1,022.68 = 409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.09/1,022.68 = 409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.09x = 1,022.68 × 409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.09x = 418,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,800.75/741.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.11

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