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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.11, 1,031.01 and 415.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.11, 1,031.01 and 415.54 is: 573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.11 : 1,031.01 = 415.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.11/1,031.01 = 415.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.11x = 1,031.01 × 415.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.11x = 428,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,425.63/747.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.44

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