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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.20, 1,024.15 and 410.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.20, 1,024.15 and 410.54 is: 566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.20 : 1,024.15 = 410.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.20/1,024.15 = 410.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.20x = 1,024.15 × 410.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.20x = 420,454.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,454.54/742.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.50

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