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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.15, 1,028.27 and 413.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.15, 1,028.27 and 413.57 is: 570.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.15 : 1,028.27 = 413.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.15/1,028.27 = 413.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.15x = 1,028.27 × 413.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.15x = 425,261.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,261.62/745.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.71

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