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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.58, 1,028.86 and 414.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.58, 1,028.86 and 414.01 is: 571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.58 : 1,028.86 = 414.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.58/1,028.86 = 414.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.58x = 1,028.86 × 414.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.58x = 425,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,958.33/745.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.31

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