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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.26, 1,025.71 and 411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.26, 1,025.71 and 411.72 is: 568.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.26 : 1,025.71 = 411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.26/1,025.71 = 411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.26x = 1,025.71 × 411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.26x = 422,305.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,305.32/743.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.18

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