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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.55, 1,025.97 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.55, 1,025.97 and 411.96 is: 568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.55 : 1,025.97 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.55/1,025.97 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.55x = 1,025.97 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.55x = 422,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,660.90/743.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.44

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