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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.51, 1,008.22 and 415.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.51, 1,008.22 and 415.79 is: 573.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.51 : 1,008.22 = 415.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.51/1,008.22 = 415.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.51x = 1,008.22 × 415.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.51x = 419,207.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,207.79/730.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.86

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