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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.05, 1,031.00 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.05, 1,031.00 and 415.44 is: 573.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.05 : 1,031.00 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.05/1,031.00 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.05x = 1,031.00 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.05x = 428,316.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,316.56/747.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.35

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