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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.41, 1,028.66 and 413.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.41, 1,028.66 and 413.89 is: 571.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.41 : 1,028.66 = 413.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.41/1,028.66 = 413.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.41x = 1,028.66 × 413.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.41x = 425,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,750.55/745.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.16

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