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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.22, 1,024.25 and 410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.22, 1,024.25 and 410.64 is: 566.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.22 : 1,024.25 = 410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.22/1,024.25 = 410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.22x = 1,024.25 × 410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.22x = 420,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,599.05/742.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.68

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