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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743, 1,025.28 and 411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743, 1,025.28 and 411.42 is: 567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743 : 1,025.28 = 411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743/1,025.28 = 411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743x = 1,025.28 × 411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743x = 421,820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,820.70/743
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.73

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