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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.39, 1,030.06 and 414.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.39, 1,030.06 and 414.82 is: 572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.39 : 1,030.06 = 414.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.39/1,030.06 = 414.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.39x = 1,030.06 × 414.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.39x = 427,291.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,291.03/746.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.48

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