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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.68, 1,024.89 and 411.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.68, 1,024.89 and 411.11 is: 567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.68 : 1,024.89 = 411.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.68/1,024.89 = 411.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.68x = 1,024.89 × 411.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.68x = 421,337.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,337.40/742.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.32

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