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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.42, 1,025.82 and 411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.42, 1,025.82 and 411.84 is: 568.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.42 : 1,025.82 = 411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.42/1,025.82 = 411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.42x = 1,025.82 × 411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.42x = 422,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,473.71/743.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.28

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