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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.53, 1,023.34 and 409.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.53, 1,023.34 and 409.99 is: 565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.53 : 1,023.34 = 409.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.53/1,023.34 = 409.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.53x = 1,023.34 × 409.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.53x = 419,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,559.17/741.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.80

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