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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.88, 1,023.80 and 410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.88, 1,023.80 and 410.31 is: 566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.88 : 1,023.80 = 410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.88/1,023.80 = 410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.88x = 1,023.80 × 410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.88x = 420,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,075.38/741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.23

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