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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.81, 1,030.59 and 415.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.81, 1,030.59 and 415.27 is: 573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.81 : 1,030.59 = 415.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.81/1,030.59 = 415.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.81x = 1,030.59 × 415.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.81x = 427,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,972.09/746.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.06

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