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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.48, 1,024.66 and 410.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.48, 1,024.66 and 410.92 is: 567.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.48 : 1,024.66 = 410.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.48/1,024.66 = 410.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.48x = 1,024.66 × 410.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.48x = 421,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,053.29/742.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.09

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