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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.51, 1,023.29 and 409.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.51, 1,023.29 and 409.93 is: 565.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.51 : 1,023.29 = 409.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.51/1,023.29 = 409.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.51x = 1,023.29 × 409.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.51x = 419,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,475.22/741.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.71

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