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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.88, 1,025.11 and 411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.88, 1,025.11 and 411.22 is: 567.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.88 : 1,025.11 = 411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.88/1,025.11 = 411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.88x = 1,025.11 × 411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.88x = 421,547.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,547.53/742.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.45

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