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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.59, 1,027.56 and 413.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.59, 1,027.56 and 413.03 is: 570.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.59 : 1,027.56 = 413.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.59/1,027.56 = 413.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.59x = 1,027.56 × 413.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.59x = 424,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,417.22/744.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.00

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