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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.57, 1,028.81 and 413.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.57, 1,028.81 and 413.98 is: 571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.57 : 1,028.81 = 413.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.57/1,028.81 = 413.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.57x = 1,028.81 × 413.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.57x = 425,906.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,906.76/745.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.25

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