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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.06, 1,024.05 and 410.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.06, 1,024.05 and 410.47 is: 566.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.06 : 1,024.05 = 410.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.06/1,024.05 = 410.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.06x = 1,024.05 × 410.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.06x = 420,341.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,341.80/742.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.45

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