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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.39, 1,007.90 and 415.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.39, 1,007.90 and 415.61 is: 573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.39 : 1,007.90 = 415.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.39/1,007.90 = 415.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.39x = 1,007.90 × 415.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.39x = 418,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,893.76/730.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.52

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