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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.37, 1,007.88 and 415.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.37, 1,007.88 and 415.59 is: 573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.37 : 1,007.88 = 415.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.37/1,007.88 = 415.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.37x = 1,007.88 × 415.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.37x = 418,865.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,865.29/730.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.50

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