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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.03, 1,026.60 and 412.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.03, 1,026.60 and 412.47 is: 569.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.03 : 1,026.60 = 412.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.03/1,026.60 = 412.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.03x = 1,026.60 × 412.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.03x = 423,441.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,441.70/744.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.12

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