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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.96, 1,028.08 and 413.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.96, 1,028.08 and 413.43 is: 570.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.96 : 1,028.08 = 413.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.96/1,028.08 = 413.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.96x = 1,028.08 × 413.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.96x = 425,039.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,039.11/744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.55

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