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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.97, 1,023.85 and 410.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.97, 1,023.85 and 410.36 is: 566.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.97 : 1,023.85 = 410.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.97/1,023.85 = 410.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.97x = 1,023.85 × 410.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.97x = 420,147.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,147.09/741.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.26

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