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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.71, 1,026.31 and 412.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.71, 1,026.31 and 412.12 is: 568.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.71 : 1,026.31 = 412.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.71/1,026.31 = 412.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.71x = 1,026.31 × 412.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.71x = 422,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,962.88/743.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.72

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