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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.18, 1,031.16 and 415.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.18, 1,031.16 and 415.63 is: 573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.18 : 1,031.16 = 415.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.18/1,031.16 = 415.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.18x = 1,031.16 × 415.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.18x = 428,581.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,581.03/747.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.60

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