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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.81, 1,027.79 and 413.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.81, 1,027.79 and 413.23 is: 570.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.81 : 1,027.79 = 413.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.81/1,027.79 = 413.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.81x = 1,027.79 × 413.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.81x = 424,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,713.66/744.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.23

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