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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.43, 1,024.54 and 410.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.43, 1,024.54 and 410.81 is: 566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.43 : 1,024.54 = 410.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.43/1,024.54 = 410.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.43x = 1,024.54 × 410.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.43x = 420,885.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,885.13/742.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.90

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