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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.49, 1,025.97 and 411.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.49, 1,025.97 and 411.89 is: 568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.49 : 1,025.97 = 411.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.49/1,025.97 = 411.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.49x = 1,025.97 × 411.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.49x = 422,581.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,581.65/743.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.38

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