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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.26, 1,027.10 and 412.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.26, 1,027.10 and 412.73 is: 569.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.26 : 1,027.10 = 412.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.26/1,027.10 = 412.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.26x = 1,027.10 × 412.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.26x = 423,910.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,910.88/744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.57

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