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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.53, 1,028.80 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.53, 1,028.80 and 413.96 is: 571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.53 : 1,028.80 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.53/1,028.80 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.53x = 1,028.80 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.53x = 425,883.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,883.21/745.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.25

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