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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.23, 1,029.73 and 414.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.23, 1,029.73 and 414.63 is: 572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.23 : 1,029.73 = 414.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.23/1,029.73 = 414.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.23x = 1,029.73 × 414.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.23x = 426,954.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,954.88/746.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.15

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