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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.51, 1,026.03 and 411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.51, 1,026.03 and 411.94 is: 568.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.51 : 1,026.03 = 411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.51/1,026.03 = 411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.51x = 1,026.03 × 411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.51x = 422,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,657.67/743.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.46

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