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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.10, 1,024.04 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.10, 1,024.04 and 410.46 is: 566.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.10 : 1,024.04 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.10/1,024.04 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.10x = 1,024.04 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.10x = 420,327.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,327.46/742.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.40

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