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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.66, 1,028.95 and 414.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.66, 1,028.95 and 414.10 is: 571.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.66 : 1,028.95 = 414.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.66/1,028.95 = 414.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.66x = 1,028.95 × 414.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.66x = 426,088.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,088.20/745.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.42

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