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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.15, 1,029.65 and 414.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.15, 1,029.65 and 414.57 is: 572.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.15 : 1,029.65 = 414.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.15/1,029.65 = 414.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.15x = 1,029.65 × 414.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.15x = 426,862.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,862.00/746.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.09

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