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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.26, 1,031.18 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.26, 1,031.18 and 415.68 is: 573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.26 : 1,031.18 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.26/1,031.18 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.26x = 1,031.18 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.26x = 428,640.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,640.90/747.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.62

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