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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.57, 1,026.13 and 412.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.57, 1,026.13 and 412.00 is: 568.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.57 : 1,026.13 = 412.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.57/1,026.13 = 412.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.57x = 1,026.13 × 412.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.57x = 422,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,767.36/743.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.57

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