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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.92, 1,030.77 and 415.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.92, 1,030.77 and 415.36 is: 573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.92 : 1,030.77 = 415.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.92/1,030.77 = 415.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.92x = 1,030.77 × 415.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.92x = 428,140.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,140.63/746.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.21

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