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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.42, 1,007.94 and 415.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.42, 1,007.94 and 415.72 is: 573.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.42 : 1,007.94 = 415.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.42/1,007.94 = 415.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.42x = 1,007.94 × 415.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.42x = 419,020.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,020.82/730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.67

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