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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.12, 1,024.11 and 410.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.12, 1,024.11 and 410.53 is: 566.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.12 : 1,024.11 = 410.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.12/1,024.11 = 410.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.12x = 1,024.11 × 410.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.12x = 420,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,427.88/742.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.52

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