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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.29, 1,022.96 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.29, 1,022.96 and 409.70 is: 565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.29 : 1,022.96 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.29/1,022.96 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.29x = 1,022.96 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.29x = 419,110.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,110.29/741.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.38

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