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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.79, 1,026.39 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.79, 1,026.39 and 412.20 is: 568.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.79 : 1,026.39 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.79/1,026.39 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.79x = 1,026.39 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.79x = 423,077.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,077.96/743.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.81

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