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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.19, 1,031.03 and 415.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.19, 1,031.03 and 415.63 is: 573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.19 : 1,031.03 = 415.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.19/1,031.03 = 415.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.19x = 1,031.03 × 415.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.19x = 428,521.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,521.84/747.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.52

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