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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.64, 1,028.92 and 414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.64, 1,028.92 and 414.08 is: 571.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.64 : 1,028.92 = 414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.64/1,028.92 = 414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.64x = 1,028.92 × 414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.64x = 426,047.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,047.98/745.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.39

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