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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746, 1,029.37 and 414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746, 1,029.37 and 414.40 is: 571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746 : 1,029.37 = 414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746/1,029.37 = 414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746x = 1,029.37 × 414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746x = 426,570.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,570.93/746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.81

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