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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.34, 1,007.70 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.34, 1,007.70 and 415.53 is: 573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.34 : 1,007.70 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.34/1,007.70 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.34x = 1,007.70 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.34x = 418,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,733.36/730.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.34

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