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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.56, 1,028.85 and 413.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.56, 1,028.85 and 413.99 is: 571.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.56 : 1,028.85 = 413.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.56/1,028.85 = 413.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.56x = 1,028.85 × 413.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.56x = 425,933.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,933.61/745.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.29

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