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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.41, 1,031.41 and 415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.41, 1,031.41 and 415.84 is: 573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.41 : 1,031.41 = 415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.41/1,031.41 = 415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.41x = 1,031.41 × 415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.41x = 428,899.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,899.48/747.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.85

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