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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.16, 1,022.75 and 409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.16, 1,022.75 and 409.56 is: 565.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.16 : 1,022.75 = 409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.16/1,022.75 = 409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.16x = 1,022.75 × 409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.16x = 418,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,877.49/741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.16

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