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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.45, 1,027.35 and 408.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.45, 1,027.35 and 408.37 is: 563.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.45 : 1,027.35 = 408.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.45/1,027.35 = 408.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.45x = 1,027.35 × 408.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.45x = 419,535.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,535.39/744.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.55

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