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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.91, 1,008.56 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.91, 1,008.56 and 416.12 is: 574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.91 : 1,008.56 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.91/1,008.56 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.91x = 1,008.56 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.91x = 419,674.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,674.86/730.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.19

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