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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.31, 1,031.19 and 415.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.31, 1,031.19 and 415.69 is: 573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.31 : 1,031.19 = 415.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.31/1,031.19 = 415.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.31x = 1,031.19 × 415.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.31x = 428,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,655.37/747.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.60

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