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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.69, 1,026.30 and 412.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.69, 1,026.30 and 412.15 is: 568.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.69 : 1,026.30 = 412.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.69/1,026.30 = 412.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.69x = 1,026.30 × 412.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.69x = 422,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,988.41/743.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.77

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