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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.71, 1,028.99 and 414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.71, 1,028.99 and 414.08 is: 571.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.71 : 1,028.99 = 414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.71/1,028.99 = 414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.71x = 1,028.99 × 414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.71x = 426,076.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,076.96/745.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.37

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