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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.49, 1,026.03 and 407.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.49, 1,026.03 and 407.42 is: 562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.49 : 1,026.03 = 407.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.49/1,026.03 = 407.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.49x = 1,026.03 × 407.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.49x = 418,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,025.14/743.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.25

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