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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.53, 1,027.51 and 413.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.53, 1,027.51 and 413.06 is: 570.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.53 : 1,027.51 = 413.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.53/1,027.51 = 413.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.53x = 1,027.51 × 413.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.53x = 424,417.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,417.11/744.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.05

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