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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.74, 1,023.57 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.74, 1,023.57 and 410.16 is: 566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.74 : 1,023.57 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.74/1,023.57 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.74x = 1,023.57 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.74x = 419,827.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,827.47/741.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.00

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