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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.72, 1,008.37 and 415.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.72, 1,008.37 and 415.97 is: 574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.72 : 1,008.37 = 415.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.72/1,008.37 = 415.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.72x = 1,008.37 × 415.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.72x = 419,450.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,450.93/730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.02

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