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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.09, 1,029.60 and 414.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.09, 1,029.60 and 414.59 is: 572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.09 : 1,029.60 = 414.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.09/1,029.60 = 414.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.09x = 1,029.60 × 414.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.09x = 426,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,861.56/746.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.13

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