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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.92, 1,023.86 and 410.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.92, 1,023.86 and 410.35 is: 566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.92 : 1,023.86 = 410.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.92/1,023.86 = 410.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.92x = 1,023.86 × 410.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.92x = 420,144.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,144.28/741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.29

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