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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.36, 1,023.04 and 409.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.36, 1,023.04 and 409.78 is: 565.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.36 : 1,023.04 = 409.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.36/1,023.04 = 409.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.36x = 1,023.04 × 409.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.36x = 419,217.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,217.75/741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.47

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