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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.69, 1,030.41 and 415.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.69, 1,030.41 and 415.11 is: 572.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.69 : 1,030.41 = 415.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.69/1,030.41 = 415.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.69x = 1,030.41 × 415.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.69x = 427,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,733.50/746.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.84

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