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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.56, 1,027.47 and 412.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.56, 1,027.47 and 412.99 is: 569.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.56 : 1,027.47 = 412.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.56/1,027.47 = 412.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.56x = 1,027.47 × 412.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.56x = 424,334.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,334.84/744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.91

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