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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.45, 1,028.72 and 413.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.45, 1,028.72 and 413.94 is: 571.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.45 : 1,028.72 = 413.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.45/1,028.72 = 413.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.45x = 1,028.72 × 413.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.45x = 425,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,823.41/745.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.23

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