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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.36, 1,028.49 and 413.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.36, 1,028.49 and 413.74 is: 570.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.36 : 1,028.49 = 413.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.36/1,028.49 = 413.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.36x = 1,028.49 × 413.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.36x = 425,527.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,527.45/745.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.90

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