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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.70, 1,028.95 and 414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.70, 1,028.95 and 414.12 is: 571.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.70 : 1,028.95 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.70/1,028.95 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.70x = 1,028.95 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.70x = 426,108.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,108.77/745.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.42

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