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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.44, 1,030.09 and 414.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.44, 1,030.09 and 414.87 is: 572.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.44 : 1,030.09 = 414.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.44/1,030.09 = 414.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.44x = 1,030.09 × 414.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.44x = 427,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,351.22/746.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.52

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