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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.56, 1,026.09 and 412.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.56, 1,026.09 and 412.01 is: 568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.56 : 1,026.09 = 412.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.56/1,026.09 = 412.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.56x = 1,026.09 × 412.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.56x = 422,759.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,759.34/743.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.56

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