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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.40, 1,031.42 and 415.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.40, 1,031.42 and 415.82 is: 573.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.40 : 1,031.42 = 415.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.40/1,031.42 = 415.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.40x = 1,031.42 × 415.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.40x = 428,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,885.06/747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.84

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