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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.89, 1,029.33 and 414.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.89, 1,029.33 and 414.33 is: 571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.89 : 1,029.33 = 414.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.89/1,029.33 = 414.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.89x = 1,029.33 × 414.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.89x = 426,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,482.30/745.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.78

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