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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.32, 1,028.54 and 413.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.32, 1,028.54 and 413.75 is: 570.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.32 : 1,028.54 = 413.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.32/1,028.54 = 413.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.32x = 1,028.54 × 413.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.32x = 425,558.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,558.43/745.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.97

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