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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.61, 1,026.17 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.61, 1,026.17 and 412.02 is: 568.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.61 : 1,026.17 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.61/1,026.17 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.61x = 1,026.17 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.61x = 422,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,802.05/743.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.58

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