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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.99, 1,024.01 and 410.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.99, 1,024.01 and 410.43 is: 566.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.99 : 1,024.01 = 410.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.99/1,024.01 = 410.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.99x = 1,024.01 × 410.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.99x = 420,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,284.42/741.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.43

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