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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.25, 1,028.51 and 413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.25, 1,028.51 and 413.70 is: 570.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.25 : 1,028.51 = 413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.25/1,028.51 = 413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.25x = 1,028.51 × 413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.25x = 425,492.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,492.52/745.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.94

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