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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.94, 1,030.74 and 415.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.94, 1,030.74 and 415.40 is: 573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.94 : 1,030.74 = 415.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.94/1,030.74 = 415.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.94x = 1,030.74 × 415.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.94x = 428,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,165.02/746.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.23

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