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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.06, 1,029.62 and 414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.06, 1,029.62 and 414.56 is: 572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.06 : 1,029.62 = 414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.06/1,029.62 = 414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.06x = 1,029.62 × 414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.06x = 426,839.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,839.27/746.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.12

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