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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.14, 1,007.55 and 415.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.14, 1,007.55 and 415.36 is: 573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.14 : 1,007.55 = 415.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.14/1,007.55 = 415.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.14x = 1,007.55 × 415.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.14x = 418,495.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,495.97/730.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.17

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