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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.63, 1,027.59 and 413.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.63, 1,027.59 and 413.07 is: 570.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.63 : 1,027.59 = 413.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.63/1,027.59 = 413.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.63x = 1,027.59 × 413.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.63x = 424,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,466.60/744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.04

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