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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.30, 1,022.93 and 409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.30, 1,022.93 and 409.68 is: 565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.30 : 1,022.93 = 409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.30/1,022.93 = 409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.30x = 1,022.93 × 409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.30x = 419,071.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,071.92/741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.32

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