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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.16, 1,026.99 and 412.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.16, 1,026.99 and 412.67 is: 569.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.16 : 1,026.99 = 412.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.16/1,026.99 = 412.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.16x = 1,026.99 × 412.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.16x = 423,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,807.96/744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.51

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