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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.43, 1,025.96 and 411.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.43, 1,025.96 and 411.87 is: 568.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.43 : 1,025.96 = 411.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.43/1,025.96 = 411.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.43x = 1,025.96 × 411.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.43x = 422,562.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,562.15/743.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.40

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