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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.89, 1,030.63 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.89, 1,030.63 and 415.32 is: 573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.89 : 1,030.63 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.89/1,030.63 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.89x = 1,030.63 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.89x = 428,041.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,041.25/746.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.10

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