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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.88, 1,025.20 and 411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.88, 1,025.20 and 411.34 is: 567.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.88 : 1,025.20 = 411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.88/1,025.20 = 411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.88x = 1,025.20 × 411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.88x = 421,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,702.18/742.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.66

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