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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.96, 1,030.76 and 410.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.96, 1,030.76 and 410.84 is: 566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.96 : 1,030.76 = 410.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.96/1,030.76 = 410.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.96x = 1,030.76 × 410.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.96x = 423,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,476.94/746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.93

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