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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.36, 1,007.80 and 415.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.36, 1,007.80 and 415.66 is: 573.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.36 : 1,007.80 = 415.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.36/1,007.80 = 415.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.36x = 1,007.80 × 415.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.36x = 418,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,902.15/730.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.56

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