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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.76, 1,023.56 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.76, 1,023.56 and 410.16 is: 565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.76 : 1,023.56 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.76/1,023.56 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.76x = 1,023.56 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.76x = 419,823.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,823.37/741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.98

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