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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.30, 1,024.37 and 410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.30, 1,024.37 and 410.72 is: 566.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.30 : 1,024.37 = 410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.30/1,024.37 = 410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.30x = 1,024.37 × 410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.30x = 420,729.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,729.75/742.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.79

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