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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.13, 1,022.73 and 405.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.13, 1,022.73 and 405.01 is: 558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.13 : 1,022.73 = 405.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.13/1,022.73 = 405.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.13x = 1,022.73 × 405.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.13x = 414,215.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,215.64/741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.90

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