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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.49, 1,028.77 and 413.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.49, 1,028.77 and 413.91 is: 571.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.49 : 1,028.77 = 413.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.49/1,028.77 = 413.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.49x = 1,028.77 × 413.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.49x = 425,817.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,817.16/745.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.19

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