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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.18, 1,031.03 and 415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.18, 1,031.03 and 415.56 is: 573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.18 : 1,031.03 = 415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.18/1,031.03 = 415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.18x = 1,031.03 × 415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.18x = 428,452.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,452.75/747.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.43

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