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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.76, 1,027.74 and 408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.76, 1,027.74 and 408.68 is: 563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.76 : 1,027.74 = 408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.76/1,027.74 = 408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.76x = 1,027.74 × 408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.76x = 420,016.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,016.78/744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.96

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