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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.17, 1,031.09 and 415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.17, 1,031.09 and 415.62 is: 573.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.17 : 1,031.09 = 415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.17/1,031.09 = 415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.17x = 1,031.09 × 415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.17x = 428,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,539.55/747.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.55

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