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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.76, 1,030.49 and 415.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.76, 1,030.49 and 415.17 is: 572.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.76 : 1,030.49 = 415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.76/1,030.49 = 415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.76x = 1,030.49 × 415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.76x = 427,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,826.46/746.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.91

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