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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.61, 1,027.56 and 413.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.61, 1,027.56 and 413.09 is: 570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.61 : 1,027.56 = 413.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.61/1,027.56 = 413.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.61x = 1,027.56 × 413.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.61x = 424,475.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,475.03/744.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.06

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