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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.62, 1,027.47 and 413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.62, 1,027.47 and 413.04 is: 569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.62 : 1,027.47 = 413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.62/1,027.47 = 413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.62x = 1,027.47 × 413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.62x = 424,386.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,386.21/744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.94

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