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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.82, 1,026.47 and 412.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.82, 1,026.47 and 412.22 is: 568.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.82 : 1,026.47 = 412.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.82/1,026.47 = 412.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.82x = 1,026.47 × 412.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.82x = 423,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,135.06/743.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.87

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