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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.76, 1,030.56 and 415.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.76, 1,030.56 and 415.19 is: 572.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.76 : 1,030.56 = 415.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.76/1,030.56 = 415.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.76x = 1,030.56 × 415.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.76x = 427,875.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,875.63/746.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.98

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