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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.38, 1,028.54 and 413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.38, 1,028.54 and 413.78 is: 570.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.38 : 1,028.54 = 413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.38/1,028.54 = 413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.38x = 1,028.54 × 413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.38x = 425,585.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,585.17/745.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.96

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