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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.93, 1,026.63 and 412.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.93, 1,026.63 and 412.36 is: 569.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.93 : 1,026.63 = 412.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.93/1,026.63 = 412.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.93x = 1,026.63 × 412.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.93x = 423,342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,342.68/743.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.06

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