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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.94, 1,027.97 and 413.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.94, 1,027.97 and 413.35 is: 570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.94 : 1,027.97 = 413.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.94/1,027.97 = 413.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.94x = 1,027.97 × 413.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.94x = 424,911.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,911.40/744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.40

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