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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.69, 1,029.03 and 414.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.69, 1,029.03 and 414.13 is: 571.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.69 : 1,029.03 = 414.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.69/1,029.03 = 414.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.69x = 1,029.03 × 414.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.69x = 426,152.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,152.19/745.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.49

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