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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.35, 1,028.55 and 413.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.35, 1,028.55 and 413.75 is: 570.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.35 : 1,028.55 = 413.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.35/1,028.55 = 413.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.35x = 1,028.55 × 413.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.35x = 425,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,555.35/745.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.95

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