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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.06, 1,028.25 and 413.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.06, 1,028.25 and 413.56 is: 570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.06 : 1,028.25 = 413.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.06/1,028.25 = 413.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.06x = 1,028.25 × 413.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.06x = 425,235.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,235.86/745.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.74

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