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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.03, 1,030.90 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.03, 1,030.90 and 415.44 is: 573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.03 : 1,030.90 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.03/1,030.90 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.03x = 1,030.90 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.03x = 428,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,277.10/747.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.31

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