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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.71, 1,023.48 and 410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.71, 1,023.48 and 410.12 is: 565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.71 : 1,023.48 = 410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.71/1,023.48 = 410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.71x = 1,023.48 × 410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.71x = 419,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,749.62/741.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.92

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