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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.22, 1,027.08 and 412.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.22, 1,027.08 and 412.64 is: 569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.22 : 1,027.08 = 412.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.22/1,027.08 = 412.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.22x = 1,027.08 × 412.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.22x = 423,818.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,818.78/744.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.48

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