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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.87, 1,030.66 and 415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.87, 1,030.66 and 415.28 is: 573.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.87 : 1,030.66 = 415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.87/1,030.66 = 415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.87x = 1,030.66 × 415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.87x = 428,014.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,014.02/746.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.08

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