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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.57, 1,030.21 and 414.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.57, 1,030.21 and 414.98 is: 572.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.57 : 1,030.21 = 414.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.57/1,030.21 = 414.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.57x = 1,030.21 × 414.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.57x = 427,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,510.36/746.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.63

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