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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.18, 1,031.10 and 415.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.18, 1,031.10 and 415.64 is: 573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.18 : 1,031.10 = 415.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.18/1,031.10 = 415.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.18x = 1,031.10 × 415.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.18x = 428,561.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,561.25/747.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.57

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