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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.47, 1,027.35 and 412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.47, 1,027.35 and 412.90 is: 569.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.47 : 1,027.35 = 412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.47/1,027.35 = 412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.47x = 1,027.35 × 412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.47x = 424,187.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,187.68/744.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.78

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