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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.67, 1,026.18 and 412.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.67, 1,026.18 and 412.07 is: 568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.67 : 1,026.18 = 412.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.67/1,026.18 = 412.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.67x = 1,026.18 × 412.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.67x = 422,852.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,852.86/743.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.60

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