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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.19, 1,026.97 and 412.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.19, 1,026.97 and 412.61 is: 569.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.19 : 1,026.97 = 412.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.19/1,026.97 = 412.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.19x = 1,026.97 × 412.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.19x = 423,738.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,738.09/744.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.40

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