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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.78, 1,030.55 and 415.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.78, 1,030.55 and 415.21 is: 572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.78 : 1,030.55 = 415.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.78/1,030.55 = 415.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.78x = 1,030.55 × 415.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.78x = 427,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,894.67/746.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.99

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