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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.72, 1,029.08 and 414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.72, 1,029.08 and 414.12 is: 571.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.72 : 1,029.08 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.72/1,029.08 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.72x = 1,029.08 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.72x = 426,162.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,162.61/745.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.48

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