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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.72, 1,027.56 and 413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.72, 1,027.56 and 413.12 is: 570.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.72 : 1,027.56 = 413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.72/1,027.56 = 413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.72x = 1,027.56 × 413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.72x = 424,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,505.59/744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.02

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