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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.14, 1,030.95 and 415.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.14, 1,030.95 and 415.54 is: 573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.14 : 1,030.95 = 415.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.14/1,030.95 = 415.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.14x = 1,030.95 × 415.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.14x = 428,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,395.81/747.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.38

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