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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.94, 1,029.37 and 414.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.94, 1,029.37 and 414.37 is: 571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.94 : 1,029.37 = 414.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.94/1,029.37 = 414.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.94x = 1,029.37 × 414.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.94x = 426,534.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,534.12/745.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.81

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