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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.78, 1,008.56 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.78, 1,008.56 and 416.16 is: 574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.78 : 1,008.56 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.78/1,008.56 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.78x = 1,008.56 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.78x = 419,723.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,723.37/730.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.35

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