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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.20, 1,024.26 and 410.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.20, 1,024.26 and 410.66 is: 566.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.20 : 1,024.26 = 410.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.20/1,024.26 = 410.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.20x = 1,024.26 × 410.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.20x = 420,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,622.61/742.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.72

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