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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.90, 1,029.26 and 414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.90, 1,029.26 and 414.34 is: 571.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.90 : 1,029.26 = 414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.90/1,029.26 = 414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.90x = 1,029.26 × 414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.90x = 426,463.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,463.59/745.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.74

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