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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.14, 1,024.10 and 410.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.14, 1,024.10 and 410.57 is: 566.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.14 : 1,024.10 = 410.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.14/1,024.10 = 410.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.14x = 1,024.10 × 410.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.14x = 420,457.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,457.56/742.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.55

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