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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.69, 1,024.95 and 411.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.69, 1,024.95 and 411.15 is: 567.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.69 : 1,024.95 = 411.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.69/1,024.95 = 411.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.69x = 1,024.95 × 411.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.69x = 421,410.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,410.75/742.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.41

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