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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.10, 1,026.84 and 412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.10, 1,026.84 and 412.52 is: 569.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.10 : 1,026.84 = 412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.10/1,026.84 = 412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.10x = 1,026.84 × 412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.10x = 423,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,586.90/744.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.26

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