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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.93, 1,027.92 and 413.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.93, 1,027.92 and 413.31 is: 570.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.93 : 1,027.92 = 413.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.93/1,027.92 = 413.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.93x = 1,027.92 × 413.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.93x = 424,849.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,849.62/744.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.32

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