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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.76, 1,027.76 and 413.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.76, 1,027.76 and 413.17 is: 570.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.76 : 1,027.76 = 413.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.76/1,027.76 = 413.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.76x = 1,027.76 × 413.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.76x = 424,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,634.96/744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.16

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