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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.83, 1,030.64 and 415.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.83, 1,030.64 and 415.25 is: 573.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.83 : 1,030.64 = 415.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.83/1,030.64 = 415.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.83x = 1,030.64 × 415.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.83x = 427,966.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,966.03/746.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.05

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