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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.22, 1,029.81 and 414.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.22, 1,029.81 and 414.71 is: 572.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.22 : 1,029.81 = 414.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.22/1,029.81 = 414.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.22x = 1,029.81 × 414.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.22x = 427,072.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,072.51/746.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.31

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