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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.85, 1,027.91 and 408.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.85, 1,027.91 and 408.76 is: 564.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.85 : 1,027.91 = 408.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.85/1,027.91 = 408.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.85x = 1,027.91 × 408.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.85x = 420,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,169.02/744.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.10

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