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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.03, 1,026.79 and 412.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.03, 1,026.79 and 412.49 is: 569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.03 : 1,026.79 = 412.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.03/1,026.79 = 412.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.03x = 1,026.79 × 412.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.03x = 423,542.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,542.14/744.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.25

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