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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.82, 1,027.84 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.82, 1,027.84 and 413.28 is: 570.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.82 : 1,027.84 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.82/1,027.84 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.82x = 1,027.84 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.82x = 424,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,785.72/744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.32

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