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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747, 1,030.86 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747, 1,030.86 and 415.44 is: 573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747 : 1,030.86 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747/1,030.86 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747x = 1,030.86 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747x = 428,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,260.48/747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.31

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