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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.97, 1,026.74 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.97, 1,026.74 and 412.43 is: 569.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.97 : 1,026.74 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.97/1,026.74 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.97x = 1,026.74 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.97x = 423,458.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,458.38/743.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.19

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