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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.38, 1,028.64 and 413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.38, 1,028.64 and 413.76 is: 571.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.38 : 1,028.64 = 413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.38/1,028.64 = 413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.38x = 1,028.64 × 413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.38x = 425,610.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,610.09/745.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.00

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