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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.24, 1,029.81 and 414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.24, 1,029.81 and 414.70 is: 572.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.24 : 1,029.81 = 414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.24/1,029.81 = 414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.24x = 1,029.81 × 414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.24x = 427,057.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,057.70/746.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.28

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