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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.44, 1,025.96 and 411.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.44, 1,025.96 and 411.88 is: 568.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.44 : 1,025.96 = 411.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.44/1,025.96 = 411.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.44x = 1,025.96 × 411.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.44x = 422,567.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,567.28/743.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.39

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