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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.61, 1,030.34 and 415.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.61, 1,030.34 and 415.06 is: 572.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.61 : 1,030.34 = 415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.61/1,030.34 = 415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.61x = 1,030.34 × 415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.61x = 427,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,652.92/746.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.79

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