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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.53, 1,023.25 and 409.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.53, 1,023.25 and 409.91 is: 565.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.53 : 1,023.25 = 409.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.53/1,023.25 = 409.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.53x = 1,023.25 × 409.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.53x = 419,435.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,435.42/741.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.63

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