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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.43, 1,023.15 and 409.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.43, 1,023.15 and 409.83 is: 565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.43 : 1,023.15 = 409.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.43/1,023.15 = 409.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.43x = 1,023.15 × 409.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.43x = 419,323.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,323.32/741.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.56

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