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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.55, 1,028.81 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.55, 1,028.81 and 413.96 is: 571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.55 : 1,028.81 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.55/1,028.81 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.55x = 1,028.81 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.55x = 425,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,888.24/745.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.24

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