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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.82, 1,027.85 and 413.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.82, 1,027.85 and 413.22 is: 570.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.82 : 1,027.85 = 413.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.82/1,027.85 = 413.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.82x = 1,027.85 × 413.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.82x = 424,728.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,728.18/744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.24

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