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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.11, 1,024.07 and 410.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.11, 1,024.07 and 410.54 is: 566.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.11 : 1,024.07 = 410.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.11/1,024.07 = 410.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.11x = 1,024.07 × 410.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.11x = 420,414.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,414.52/742.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.51

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