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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.06, 1,030.91 and 415.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.06, 1,030.91 and 415.47 is: 573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.06 : 1,030.91 = 415.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.06/1,030.91 = 415.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.06x = 1,030.91 × 415.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.06x = 428,310.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,310.10/747.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.33

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