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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.45, 1,028.72 and 413.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.45, 1,028.72 and 413.90 is: 571.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.45 : 1,028.72 = 413.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.45/1,028.72 = 413.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.45x = 1,028.72 × 413.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.45x = 425,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,787.21/745.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.18

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