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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.26, 1,029.84 and 414.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.26, 1,029.84 and 414.69 is: 572.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.26 : 1,029.84 = 414.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.26/1,029.84 = 414.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.26x = 1,029.84 × 414.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.26x = 427,058.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,058.93/746.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.27

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