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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.40, 1,025.79 and 411.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.40, 1,025.79 and 411.83 is: 568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.40 : 1,025.79 = 411.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.40/1,025.79 = 411.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.40x = 1,025.79 × 411.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.40x = 422,451.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,451.10/743.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.27

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