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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.48, 1,027.39 and 412.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.48, 1,027.39 and 412.91 is: 569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.48 : 1,027.39 = 412.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.48/1,027.39 = 412.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.48x = 1,027.39 × 412.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.48x = 424,217.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,217.54/744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.82

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