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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.86, 1,008.48 and 416.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.86, 1,008.48 and 416.07 is: 574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.86 : 1,008.48 = 416.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.86/1,008.48 = 416.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.86x = 1,008.48 × 416.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.86x = 419,598.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,598.27/730.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.12

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