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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.80, 1,008.63 and 416.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.80, 1,008.63 and 416.07 is: 574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.80 : 1,008.63 = 416.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.80/1,008.63 = 416.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.80x = 1,008.63 × 416.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.80x = 419,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,660.68/730.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.25

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