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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.22, 1,022.84 and 409.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.22, 1,022.84 and 409.62 is: 565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.22 : 1,022.84 = 409.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.22/1,022.84 = 409.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.22x = 1,022.84 × 409.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.22x = 418,975.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,975.72/741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.25

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