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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.38, 1,024.45 and 410.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.38, 1,024.45 and 410.78 is: 566.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.38 : 1,024.45 = 410.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.38/1,024.45 = 410.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.38x = 1,024.45 × 410.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.38x = 420,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,821.52/742.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.85

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