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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.84, 1,027.92 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.84, 1,027.92 and 413.28 is: 570.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.84 : 1,027.92 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.84/1,027.92 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.84x = 1,027.92 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.84x = 424,818.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,818.78/744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.35

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