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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.29, 1,031.13 and 415.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.29, 1,031.13 and 415.67 is: 573.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.29 : 1,031.13 = 415.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.29/1,031.13 = 415.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.29x = 1,031.13 × 415.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.29x = 428,609.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,609.81/747.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.55

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