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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.67, 1,030.35 and 415.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.67, 1,030.35 and 415.05 is: 572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.67 : 1,030.35 = 415.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.67/1,030.35 = 415.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.67x = 1,030.35 × 415.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.67x = 427,646.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,646.77/746.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.74

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