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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.99, 1,029.48 and 414.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.99, 1,029.48 and 414.45 is: 571.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.99 : 1,029.48 = 414.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.99/1,029.48 = 414.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.99x = 1,029.48 × 414.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.99x = 426,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,663.34/745.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.94

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