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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.17, 1,028.30 and 413.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.17, 1,028.30 and 413.58 is: 570.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.17 : 1,028.30 = 413.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.17/1,028.30 = 413.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.17x = 1,028.30 × 413.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.17x = 425,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,282.25/745.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.72

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