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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.55, 1,008.12 and 415.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.55, 1,008.12 and 415.77 is: 573.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.55 : 1,008.12 = 415.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.55/1,008.12 = 415.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.55x = 1,008.12 × 415.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.55x = 419,143.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,143.83/730.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.74

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