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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.27, 1,027.10 and 412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.27, 1,027.10 and 412.70 is: 569.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.27 : 1,027.10 = 412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.27/1,027.10 = 412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.27x = 1,027.10 × 412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.27x = 423,882.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,882.11/744.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.53

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