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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.49, 1,031.60 and 415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.49, 1,031.60 and 415.94 is: 574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.49 : 1,031.60 = 415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.49/1,031.60 = 415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.49x = 1,031.60 × 415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.49x = 429,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,085.24/747.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.03

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