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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.04, 1,030.96 and 415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.04, 1,030.96 and 415.46 is: 573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.04 : 1,030.96 = 415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.04/1,030.96 = 415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.04x = 1,030.96 × 415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.04x = 428,322.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,322.64/747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.36

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