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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.93, 1,025.27 and 411.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.93, 1,025.27 and 411.38 is: 567.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.93 : 1,025.27 = 411.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.93/1,025.27 = 411.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.93x = 1,025.27 × 411.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.93x = 421,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,775.57/742.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.72

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