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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.14, 1,028.29 and 413.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.14, 1,028.29 and 413.62 is: 570.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.14 : 1,028.29 = 413.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.14/1,028.29 = 413.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.14x = 1,028.29 × 413.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.14x = 425,321.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,321.31/745.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.79

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