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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.78, 1,026.41 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.78, 1,026.41 and 412.20 is: 568.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.78 : 1,026.41 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.78/1,026.41 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.78x = 1,026.41 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.78x = 423,084.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,084.14/743.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.83

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