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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.39, 1,025.84 and 411.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.39, 1,025.84 and 411.81 is: 568.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.39 : 1,025.84 = 411.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.39/1,025.84 = 411.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.39x = 1,025.84 × 411.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.39x = 422,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,450.08/743.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.28

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