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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.23, 1,007.64 and 415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.23, 1,007.64 and 415.52 is: 573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.23 : 1,007.64 = 415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.23/1,007.64 = 415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.23x = 1,007.64 × 415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.23x = 418,689.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,689.53/730.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.37

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