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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.00, 1,026.61 and 412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.00, 1,026.61 and 412.40 is: 569.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.00 : 1,026.61 = 412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.00/1,026.61 = 412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.00x = 1,026.61 × 412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.00x = 423,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,375.50/744.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.06

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