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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.54, 1,028.90 and 414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.54, 1,028.90 and 414.08 is: 571.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.54 : 1,028.90 = 414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.54/1,028.90 = 414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.54x = 1,028.90 × 414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.54x = 426,046.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,046.66/745.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.46

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