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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.54, 1,027.46 and 412.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.54, 1,027.46 and 412.98 is: 569.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.54 : 1,027.46 = 412.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.54/1,027.46 = 412.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.54x = 1,027.46 × 412.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.54x = 424,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,320.43/744.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.91

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