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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.19, 1,028.34 and 413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.19, 1,028.34 and 413.60 is: 570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.19 : 1,028.34 = 413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.19/1,028.34 = 413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.19x = 1,028.34 × 413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.19x = 425,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,316.28/745.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.75

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