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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.43, 1,031.45 and 415.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.43, 1,031.45 and 415.83 is: 573.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.43 : 1,031.45 = 415.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.43/1,031.45 = 415.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.43x = 1,031.45 × 415.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.43x = 428,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,905.77/747.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.84

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