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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.98, 1,030.80 and 415.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.98, 1,030.80 and 415.42 is: 573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.98 : 1,030.80 = 415.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.98/1,030.80 = 415.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.98x = 1,030.80 × 415.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.98x = 428,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,214.94/746.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.26

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