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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.95, 1,029.40 and 414.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.95, 1,029.40 and 414.38 is: 571.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.95 : 1,029.40 = 414.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.95/1,029.40 = 414.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.95x = 1,029.40 × 414.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.95x = 426,555.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,555.55/745.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.83

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