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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.74, 1,027.75 and 413.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.74, 1,027.75 and 413.17 is: 570.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.74 : 1,027.75 = 413.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.74/1,027.75 = 413.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.74x = 1,027.75 × 413.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.74x = 424,635.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,635.47/744.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.18

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