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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.29, 1,024.27 and 410.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.29, 1,024.27 and 410.67 is: 566.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.29 : 1,024.27 = 410.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.29/1,024.27 = 410.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.29x = 1,024.27 × 410.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.29x = 420,637.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,637.09/742.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.68

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