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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.99, 1,028.04 and 413.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.99, 1,028.04 and 413.39 is: 570.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.99 : 1,028.04 = 413.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.99/1,028.04 = 413.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.99x = 1,028.04 × 413.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.99x = 424,976.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,976.32/744.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.45

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