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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.54, 1,028.85 and 413.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.54, 1,028.85 and 413.95 is: 571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.54 : 1,028.85 = 413.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.54/1,028.85 = 413.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.54x = 1,028.85 × 413.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.54x = 425,888.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,888.33/745.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.25

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