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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.53, 1,026.11 and 412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.53, 1,026.11 and 412 is: 568.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.53 : 1,026.11 = 412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.53/1,026.11 = 412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.53x = 1,026.11 × 412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.53x = 422,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,757.32/743.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.58

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