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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.33, 1,025.78 and 411.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.33, 1,025.78 and 411.77 is: 568.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.33 : 1,025.78 = 411.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.33/1,025.78 = 411.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.33x = 1,025.78 × 411.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.33x = 422,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,385.43/743.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.23

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