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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.25, 1,025.68 and 411.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.25, 1,025.68 and 411.67 is: 568.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.25 : 1,025.68 = 411.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.25/1,025.68 = 411.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.25x = 1,025.68 × 411.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.25x = 422,241.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,241.69/743.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.10

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