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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.71, 1,030.36 and 415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.71, 1,030.36 and 415.08 is: 572.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.71 : 1,030.36 = 415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.71/1,030.36 = 415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.71x = 1,030.36 × 415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.71x = 427,681.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,681.83/746.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.75

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