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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.89, 1,026.47 and 412.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.89, 1,026.47 and 412.34 is: 568.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.89 : 1,026.47 = 412.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.89/1,026.47 = 412.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.89x = 1,026.47 × 412.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.89x = 423,254.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,254.64/743.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.97

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