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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.51, 1,031.43 and 415.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.51, 1,031.43 and 415.90 is: 573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.51 : 1,031.43 = 415.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.51/1,031.43 = 415.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.51x = 1,031.43 × 415.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.51x = 428,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,971.74/747.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.87

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