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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.35, 1,023.05 and 409.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.35, 1,023.05 and 409.77 is: 565.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.35 : 1,023.05 = 409.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.35/1,023.05 = 409.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.35x = 1,023.05 × 409.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.35x = 419,215.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,215.20/741.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.48

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