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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.11, 1,027.03 and 412.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.11, 1,027.03 and 412.65 is: 569.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.11 : 1,027.03 = 412.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.11/1,027.03 = 412.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.11x = 1,027.03 × 412.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.11x = 423,803.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,803.93/744.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.54

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