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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.93, 1,026.59 and 412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.93, 1,026.59 and 412.32 is: 568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.93 : 1,026.59 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.93/1,026.59 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.93x = 1,026.59 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.93x = 423,281.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,281.53/743.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.98

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