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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.59, 1,028.90 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.59, 1,028.90 and 414.02 is: 571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.59 : 1,028.90 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.59/1,028.90 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.59x = 1,028.90 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.59x = 425,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,985.18/745.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.34

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