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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.77, 1,023.56 and 410.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.77, 1,023.56 and 410.18 is: 566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.77 : 1,023.56 = 410.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.77/1,023.56 = 410.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.77x = 1,023.56 × 410.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.77x = 419,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,845.12/741.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.00

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