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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.65, 1,029.02 and 414.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.65, 1,029.02 and 414.11 is: 571.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.65 : 1,029.02 = 414.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.65/1,029.02 = 414.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.65x = 1,029.02 × 414.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.65x = 426,127.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,127.97/745.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.49

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