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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.67, 1,023.49 and 410.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.67, 1,023.49 and 410.11 is: 565.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.67 : 1,023.49 = 410.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.67/1,023.49 = 410.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.67x = 1,023.49 × 410.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.67x = 419,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,739.13/741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.94

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