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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.19, 1,024.21 and 410.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.19, 1,024.21 and 410.59 is: 566.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.19 : 1,024.21 = 410.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.19/1,024.21 = 410.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.19x = 1,024.21 × 410.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.19x = 420,532.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,532.18/742.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.61

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