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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745, 1,028.17 and 413.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745, 1,028.17 and 413.45 is: 570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745 : 1,028.17 = 413.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745/1,028.17 = 413.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745x = 1,028.17 × 413.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745x = 425,096.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,096.89/745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.60

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