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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.95, 1,028.02 and 413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.95, 1,028.02 and 413.37 is: 570.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.95 : 1,028.02 = 413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.95/1,028.02 = 413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.95x = 1,028.02 × 413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.95x = 424,952.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,952.63/744.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.44

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