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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744, 1,026.66 and 412.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744, 1,026.66 and 412.41 is: 569.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744 : 1,026.66 = 412.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744/1,026.66 = 412.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744x = 1,026.66 × 412.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744x = 423,404.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,404.85/744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.09

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