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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.49, 1,028.75 and 413.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.49, 1,028.75 and 413.93 is: 571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.49 : 1,028.75 = 413.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.49/1,028.75 = 413.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.49x = 1,028.75 × 413.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.49x = 425,823.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,823.27/745.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.20

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