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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.02, 1,023.94 and 410.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.02, 1,023.94 and 410.45 is: 566.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.02 : 1,023.94 = 410.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.02/1,023.94 = 410.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.02x = 1,023.94 × 410.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.02x = 420,276.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,276.17/742.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.39

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