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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.27, 1,031.34 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.27, 1,031.34 and 415.80 is: 573.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.27 : 1,031.34 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.27/1,031.34 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.27x = 1,031.34 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.27x = 428,831.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,831.17/747.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.86

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