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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.66, 1,027.64 and 413.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.66, 1,027.64 and 413.09 is: 570.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.66 : 1,027.64 = 413.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.66/1,027.64 = 413.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.66x = 1,027.64 × 413.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.66x = 424,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,507.81/744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.07

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