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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.66, 1,023.44 and 410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.66, 1,023.44 and 410.06 is: 565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.66 : 1,023.44 = 410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.66/1,023.44 = 410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.66x = 1,023.44 × 410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.66x = 419,672.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,672.31/741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.86

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