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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.58, 1,023.37 and 405.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.58, 1,023.37 and 405.51 is: 559.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.58 : 1,023.37 = 405.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.58/1,023.37 = 405.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.58x = 1,023.37 × 405.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.58x = 414,986.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,986.77/741.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.60

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