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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.67, 1,030.40 and 415.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.67, 1,030.40 and 415.07 is: 572.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.67 : 1,030.40 = 415.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.67/1,030.40 = 415.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.67x = 1,030.40 × 415.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.67x = 427,688.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,688.63/746.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.79

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