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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.69, 1,026.29 and 412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.69, 1,026.29 and 412.11 is: 568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.69 : 1,026.29 = 412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.69/1,026.29 = 412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.69x = 1,026.29 × 412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.69x = 422,942.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,942.31/743.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.71

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