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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.04, 1,023.96 and 410.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.04, 1,023.96 and 410.39 is: 566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.04 : 1,023.96 = 410.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.04/1,023.96 = 410.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.04x = 1,023.96 × 410.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.04x = 420,222.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,222.94/742.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.31

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