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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.54, 1,024.68 and 410.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.54, 1,024.68 and 410.95 is: 567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.54 : 1,024.68 = 410.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.54/1,024.68 = 410.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.54x = 1,024.68 × 410.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.54x = 421,097.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,097.80/742.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.11

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