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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.58, 1,030.16 and 415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.58, 1,030.16 and 415.02 is: 572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.58 : 1,030.16 = 415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.58/1,030.16 = 415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.58x = 1,030.16 × 415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.58x = 427,537.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,537.00/746.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.66

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