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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.19, 1,025.59 and 411.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.19, 1,025.59 and 411.61 is: 568.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.19 : 1,025.59 = 411.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.19/1,025.59 = 411.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.19x = 1,025.59 × 411.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.19x = 422,143.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,143.10/743.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.02

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