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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.44, 1,008.03 and 415.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.44, 1,008.03 and 415.72 is: 573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.44 : 1,008.03 = 415.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.44/1,008.03 = 415.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.44x = 1,008.03 × 415.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.44x = 419,058.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,058.23/730.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.71

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