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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.55, 1,030.23 and 414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.55, 1,030.23 and 414.96 is: 572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.55 : 1,030.23 = 414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.55/1,030.23 = 414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.55x = 1,030.23 × 414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.55x = 427,504.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,504.24/746.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.64

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