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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.41, 1,023.13 and 409.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.41, 1,023.13 and 409.83 is: 565.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.41 : 1,023.13 = 409.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.41/1,023.13 = 409.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.41x = 1,023.13 × 409.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.41x = 419,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,303.23/741.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.55

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