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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.03, 1,025.34 and 411.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.03, 1,025.34 and 411.47 is: 567.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.03 : 1,025.34 = 411.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.03/1,025.34 = 411.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.03x = 1,025.34 × 411.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.03x = 421,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,891.52/743.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.80

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