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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.14, 1,026.82 and 412.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.14, 1,026.82 and 412.58 is: 569.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.14 : 1,026.82 = 412.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.14/1,026.82 = 412.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.14x = 1,026.82 × 412.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.14x = 423,645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,645.40/744.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.31

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