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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.87, 1,023.66 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.87, 1,023.66 and 410.22 is: 566.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.87 : 1,023.66 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.87/1,023.66 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.87x = 1,023.66 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.87x = 419,925.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,925.81/741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.04

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