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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.06, 1,007.31 and 415.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.06, 1,007.31 and 415.33 is: 573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.06 : 1,007.31 = 415.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.06/1,007.31 = 415.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.06x = 1,007.31 × 415.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.06x = 418,366.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,366.06/730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.06

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