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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.63, 1,028.82 and 414.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.63, 1,028.82 and 414.01 is: 571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.63 : 1,028.82 = 414.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.63/1,028.82 = 414.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.63x = 1,028.82 × 414.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.63x = 425,941.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,941.77/745.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.25

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