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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.88, 1,030.73 and 415.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.88, 1,030.73 and 415.35 is: 573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.88 : 1,030.73 = 415.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.88/1,030.73 = 415.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.88x = 1,030.73 × 415.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.88x = 428,113.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,113.71/746.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.20

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