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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.94, 1,008.72 and 416.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.94, 1,008.72 and 416.19 is: 574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.94 : 1,008.72 = 416.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.94/1,008.72 = 416.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.94x = 1,008.72 × 416.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.94x = 419,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,819.18/730.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.35

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