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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.53, 1,030.27 and 415.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.53, 1,030.27 and 415.06 is: 572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.53 : 1,030.27 = 415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.53/1,030.27 = 415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.53x = 1,030.27 × 415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.53x = 427,623.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,623.87/746.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.82

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