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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.52, 1,030.19 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.52, 1,030.19 and 415 is: 572.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.52 : 1,030.19 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.52/1,030.19 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.52x = 1,030.19 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.52x = 427,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,528.85/746.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.70

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