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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.88, 1,029.31 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.88, 1,029.31 and 414.32 is: 571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.88 : 1,029.31 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.88/1,029.31 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.88x = 1,029.31 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.88x = 426,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,457.54/745.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.75

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