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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.27, 1,027.02 and 412.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.27, 1,027.02 and 412.69 is: 569.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.27 : 1,027.02 = 412.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.27/1,027.02 = 412.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.27x = 1,027.02 × 412.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.27x = 423,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,840.88/744.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.47

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