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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.13, 1,024.05 and 410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.13, 1,024.05 and 410.56 is: 566.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.13 : 1,024.05 = 410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.13/1,024.05 = 410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.13x = 1,024.05 × 410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.13x = 420,431.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,431.41/742.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.52

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