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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.86, 1,026.51 and 412.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.86, 1,026.51 and 412.31 is: 568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.86 : 1,026.51 = 412.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.86/1,026.51 = 412.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.86x = 1,026.51 × 412.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.86x = 423,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,240.34/743.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.98

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