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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.87, 1,008.66 and 416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.87, 1,008.66 and 416.04 is: 574.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.87 : 1,008.66 = 416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.87/1,008.66 = 416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.87x = 1,008.66 × 416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.87x = 419,642.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,642.91/730.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.17

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