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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.57, 1,023.40 and 410.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.57, 1,023.40 and 410.03 is: 565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.57 : 1,023.40 = 410.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.57/1,023.40 = 410.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.57x = 1,023.40 × 410.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.57x = 419,624.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,624.70/741.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.86

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