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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.77, 1,029.19 and 414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.77, 1,029.19 and 414.28 is: 571.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.77 : 1,029.19 = 414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.77/1,029.19 = 414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.77x = 1,029.19 × 414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.77x = 426,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,367.69/745.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.71

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