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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.68, 1,026.28 and 412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.68, 1,026.28 and 412.11 is: 568.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.68 : 1,026.28 = 412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.68/1,026.28 = 412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.68x = 1,026.28 × 412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.68x = 422,944.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,944.23/743.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.72

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