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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.57, 1,028.77 and 413.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.57, 1,028.77 and 413.93 is: 571.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.57 : 1,028.77 = 413.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.57/1,028.77 = 413.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.57x = 1,028.77 × 413.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.57x = 425,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,838.77/745.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.16

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