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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.86, 1,008.36 and 416.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.86, 1,008.36 and 416.02 is: 573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.86 : 1,008.36 = 416.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.86/1,008.36 = 416.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.86x = 1,008.36 × 416.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.86x = 419,497.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,497.93/730.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.98

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