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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.58, 1,031.68 and 416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.58, 1,031.68 and 416.04 is: 574.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.58 : 1,031.68 = 416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.58/1,031.68 = 416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.58x = 1,031.68 × 416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.58x = 429,212.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,212.91/747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.14

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