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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.57, 1,031.58 and 415.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.57, 1,031.58 and 415.99 is: 574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.57 : 1,031.58 = 415.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.57/1,031.58 = 415.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.57x = 1,031.58 × 415.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.57x = 429,121.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,121.81/747.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.02

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