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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.78, 1,027.65 and 413.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.78, 1,027.65 and 413.13 is: 570.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.78 : 1,027.65 = 413.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.78/1,027.65 = 413.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.78x = 1,027.65 × 413.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.78x = 424,553.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,553.04/744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.04

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