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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.77, 1,024.98 and 411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.77, 1,024.98 and 411.18 is: 567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.77 : 1,024.98 = 411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.77/1,024.98 = 411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.77x = 1,024.98 × 411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.77x = 421,451.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,451.28/742.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.40

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