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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.49, 1,024.62 and 410.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.49, 1,024.62 and 410.93 is: 567.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.49 : 1,024.62 = 410.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.49/1,024.62 = 410.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.49x = 1,024.62 × 410.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.49x = 421,041.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,041.97/742.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.07

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