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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.70, 1,027.70 and 413.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.70, 1,027.70 and 413.13 is: 570.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.70 : 1,027.70 = 413.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.70/1,027.70 = 413.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.70x = 1,027.70 × 413.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.70x = 424,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,573.70/744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.13

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