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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.42, 1,024.44 and 410.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.42, 1,024.44 and 410.84 is: 566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.42 : 1,024.44 = 410.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.42/1,024.44 = 410.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.42x = 1,024.44 × 410.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.42x = 420,880.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,880.93/742.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.90

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