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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.61, 1,023.46 and 410.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.61, 1,023.46 and 410.05 is: 565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.61 : 1,023.46 = 410.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.61/1,023.46 = 410.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.61x = 1,023.46 × 410.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.61x = 419,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,667.72/741.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.89

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