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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.61, 1,024.79 and 411.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.61, 1,024.79 and 411.03 is: 567.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.61 : 1,024.79 = 411.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.61/1,024.79 = 411.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.61x = 1,024.79 × 411.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.61x = 421,217.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,217.38/742.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.22

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