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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.08, 1,007.55 and 415.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.08, 1,007.55 and 415.35 is: 573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.08 : 1,007.55 = 415.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.08/1,007.55 = 415.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.08x = 1,007.55 × 415.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.08x = 418,485.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,485.89/730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.21

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