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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.26, 1,027.04 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.26, 1,027.04 and 412.68 is: 569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.26 : 1,027.04 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.26/1,027.04 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.26x = 1,027.04 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.26x = 423,836.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,836.04/744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.48

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