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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.34, 1,023.03 and 409.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.34, 1,023.03 and 409.75 is: 565.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.34 : 1,023.03 = 409.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.34/1,023.03 = 409.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.34x = 1,023.03 × 409.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.34x = 419,186.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,186.54/741.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.44

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