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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.41, 1,024.45 and 410.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.41, 1,024.45 and 410.83 is: 566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.41 : 1,024.45 = 410.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.41/1,024.45 = 410.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.41x = 1,024.45 × 410.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.41x = 420,871.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,871.21/742.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.90

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