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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.78, 1,008.53 and 416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.78, 1,008.53 and 416.14 is: 574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.78 : 1,008.53 = 416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.78/1,008.53 = 416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.78x = 1,008.53 × 416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.78x = 419,689.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,689.67/730.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.30

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