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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.92, 1,028.01 and 413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.92, 1,028.01 and 413.32 is: 570.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.92 : 1,028.01 = 413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.92/1,028.01 = 413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.92x = 1,028.01 × 413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.92x = 424,895.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,895.03/744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.39

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