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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.66, 1,027.59 and 413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.66, 1,027.59 and 413.10 is: 570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.66 : 1,027.59 = 413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.66/1,027.59 = 413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.66x = 1,027.59 × 413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.66x = 424,497.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,497.43/744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.06

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