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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.58, 1,027.48 and 413.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.58, 1,027.48 and 413.01 is: 569.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.58 : 1,027.48 = 413.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.58/1,027.48 = 413.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.58x = 1,027.48 × 413.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.58x = 424,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,359.51/744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.93

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