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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.45, 1,031.40 and 415.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.45, 1,031.40 and 415.96 is: 573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.45 : 1,031.40 = 415.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.45/1,031.40 = 415.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.45x = 1,031.40 × 415.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.45x = 429,018.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,018.57/747.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.98

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