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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.27, 1,022.91 and 409.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.27, 1,022.91 and 409.69 is: 565.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.27 : 1,022.91 = 409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.27/1,022.91 = 409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.27x = 1,022.91 × 409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.27x = 419,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,073.95/741.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.35

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