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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.72, 1,023.60 and 410.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.72, 1,023.60 and 410.19 is: 566.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.72 : 1,023.60 = 410.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.72/1,023.60 = 410.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.72x = 1,023.60 × 410.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.72x = 419,870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,870.48/741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.08

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