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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.11, 1,029.58 and 414.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.11, 1,029.58 and 414.53 is: 572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.11 : 1,029.58 = 414.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.11/1,029.58 = 414.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.11x = 1,029.58 × 414.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.11x = 426,785.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,785.61/746.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.02

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