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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.92, 1,029.36 and 414.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.92, 1,029.36 and 414.39 is: 571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.92 : 1,029.36 = 414.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.92/1,029.36 = 414.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.92x = 1,029.36 × 414.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.92x = 426,556.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,556.49/745.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.85

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