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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.87, 1,030.68 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.87, 1,030.68 and 415.32 is: 573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.87 : 1,030.68 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.87/1,030.68 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.87x = 1,030.68 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.87x = 428,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,062.02/746.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.15

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