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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.78, 1,030.62 and 415.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.78, 1,030.62 and 415.31 is: 573.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.78 : 1,030.62 = 415.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.78/1,030.62 = 415.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.78x = 1,030.62 × 415.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.78x = 428,021.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,021.64/746.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.16

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