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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.76, 1,026.39 and 412.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.76, 1,026.39 and 412.19 is: 568.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.76 : 1,026.39 = 412.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.76/1,026.39 = 412.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.76x = 1,026.39 × 412.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.76x = 423,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,062.56/743.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.82

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