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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.64, 1,024.82 and 411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.64, 1,024.82 and 411.04 is: 567.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.64 : 1,024.82 = 411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.64/1,024.82 = 411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.64x = 1,024.82 × 411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.64x = 421,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,242.01/742.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.22

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