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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.67, 1,027.66 and 413.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.67, 1,027.66 and 413.08 is: 570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.67 : 1,027.66 = 413.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.67/1,027.66 = 413.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.67x = 1,027.66 × 413.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.67x = 424,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,505.79/744.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.06

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