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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.58, 1,031.54 and 416.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.58, 1,031.54 and 416.02 is: 574.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.58 : 1,031.54 = 416.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.58/1,031.54 = 416.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.58x = 1,031.54 × 416.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.58x = 429,141.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,141.27/747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.04

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