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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.30, 1,028.51 and 413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.30, 1,028.51 and 413.72 is: 570.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.30 : 1,028.51 = 413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.30/1,028.51 = 413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.30x = 1,028.51 × 413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.30x = 425,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,519.14/745.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.94

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