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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.59, 1,028.94 and 414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.59, 1,028.94 and 414.04 is: 571.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.59 : 1,028.94 = 414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.59/1,028.94 = 414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.59x = 1,028.94 × 414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.59x = 426,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,021.53/745.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.39

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