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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.42, 1,023.13 and 409.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.42, 1,023.13 and 409.79 is: 565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.42 : 1,023.13 = 409.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.42/1,023.13 = 409.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.42x = 1,023.13 × 409.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.42x = 419,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,271.51/741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.50

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