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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.22, 1,028.38 and 413.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.22, 1,028.38 and 413.64 is: 570.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.22 : 1,028.38 = 413.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.22/1,028.38 = 413.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.22x = 1,028.38 × 413.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.22x = 425,379.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,379.10/745.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.81

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