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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.67, 1,023.44 and 410.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.67, 1,023.44 and 410.09 is: 565.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.67 : 1,023.44 = 410.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.67/1,023.44 = 410.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.67x = 1,023.44 × 410.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.67x = 419,695.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,695.34/741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.88

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