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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.14, 1,031.13 and 415.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.14, 1,031.13 and 415.61 is: 573.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.14 : 1,031.13 = 415.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.14/1,031.13 = 415.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.14x = 1,031.13 × 415.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.14x = 428,547.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,547.94/747.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.58

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