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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.41, 1,025.96 and 411.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.41, 1,025.96 and 411.86 is: 568.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.41 : 1,025.96 = 411.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.41/1,025.96 = 411.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.41x = 1,025.96 × 411.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.41x = 422,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,544.70/743.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.39

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