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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.53, 1,008.14 and 415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.53, 1,008.14 and 415.84 is: 573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.53 : 1,008.14 = 415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.53/1,008.14 = 415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.53x = 1,008.14 × 415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.53x = 419,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,222.86/730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.87

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