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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.36, 1,025.74 and 411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.36, 1,025.74 and 411.74 is: 568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.36 : 1,025.74 = 411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.36/1,025.74 = 411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.36x = 1,025.74 × 411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.36x = 422,331.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,331.00/743.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.14

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