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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.32, 1,027.16 and 412.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.32, 1,027.16 and 412.77 is: 569.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.32 : 1,027.16 = 412.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.32/1,027.16 = 412.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.32x = 1,027.16 × 412.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.32x = 423,981.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,981.87/744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.63

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