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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.56, 1,023.33 and 409.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.56, 1,023.33 and 409.99 is: 565.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.56 : 1,023.33 = 409.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.56/1,023.33 = 409.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.56x = 1,023.33 × 409.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.56x = 419,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,549.95/741.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.77

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