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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.45, 1,025.89 and 411.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.45, 1,025.89 and 411.78 is: 568.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.45 : 1,025.89 = 411.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.45/1,025.89 = 411.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.45x = 1,025.89 × 411.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.45x = 422,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,443.80/743.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.22

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