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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.92, 1,026.62 and 412.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.92, 1,026.62 and 412.35 is: 569.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.92 : 1,026.62 = 412.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.92/1,026.62 = 412.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.92x = 1,026.62 × 412.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.92x = 423,326.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,326.76/743.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.05

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