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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.95, 1,023.86 and 410.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.95, 1,023.86 and 410.37 is: 566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.95 : 1,023.86 = 410.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.95/1,023.86 = 410.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.95x = 1,023.86 × 410.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.95x = 420,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,161.43/741.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.29

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