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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.15, 1,028.24 and 413.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.15, 1,028.24 and 413.56 is: 570.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.15 : 1,028.24 = 413.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.15/1,028.24 = 413.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.15x = 1,028.24 × 413.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.15x = 425,236.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,236.25/745.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.67

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