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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.05, 1,024.02 and 410.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.05, 1,024.02 and 410.51 is: 566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.05 : 1,024.02 = 410.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.05/1,024.02 = 410.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.05x = 1,024.02 × 410.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.05x = 420,370.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,370.45/742.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.50

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