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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.55, 1,023.33 and 409.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.55, 1,023.33 and 409.97 is: 565.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.55 : 1,023.33 = 409.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.55/1,023.33 = 409.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.55x = 1,023.33 × 409.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.55x = 419,538.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,538.70/741.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.76

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