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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.30, 1,024.31 and 410.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.30, 1,024.31 and 410.68 is: 566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.30 : 1,024.31 = 410.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.30/1,024.31 = 410.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.30x = 1,024.31 × 410.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.30x = 420,663.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,663.63/742.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.70

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