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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.63, 1,027.54 and 413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.63, 1,027.54 and 413.04 is: 569.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.63 : 1,027.54 = 413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.63/1,027.54 = 413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.63x = 1,027.54 × 413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.63x = 424,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,409.98/744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.96

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