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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.53, 1,027.38 and 412.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.53, 1,027.38 and 412.86 is: 569.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.53 : 1,027.38 = 412.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.53/1,027.38 = 412.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.53x = 1,027.38 × 412.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.53x = 424,166.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,166.41/744.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.71

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