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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.19, 1,028.86 and 465.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.19, 1,028.86 and 465.82 is: 643.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.19 : 1,028.86 = 465.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.19/1,028.86 = 465.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.19x = 1,028.86 × 465.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.19x = 479,259.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,259.83/745.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.14

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