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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.85, 1,023.76 and 410.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.85, 1,023.76 and 410.27 is: 566.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.85 : 1,023.76 = 410.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.85/1,023.76 = 410.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.85x = 1,023.76 × 410.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.85x = 420,018.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,018.02/741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.18

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