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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.27, 1,024.28 and 410.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.27, 1,024.28 and 410.69 is: 566.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.27 : 1,024.28 = 410.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.27/1,024.28 = 410.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.27x = 1,024.28 × 410.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.27x = 420,661.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,661.55/742.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.72

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