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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.02, 1,028.04 and 413.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.02, 1,028.04 and 413.45 is: 570.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.02 : 1,028.04 = 413.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.02/1,028.04 = 413.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.02x = 1,028.04 × 413.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.02x = 425,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,043.14/745.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.51

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