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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.69, 1,027.63 and 413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.69, 1,027.63 and 413.10 is: 570.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.69 : 1,027.63 = 413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.69/1,027.63 = 413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.69x = 1,027.63 × 413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.69x = 424,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,512.15/744.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.05

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