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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.58, 1,031.56 and 415.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.58, 1,031.56 and 415.98 is: 574.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.58 : 1,031.56 = 415.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.58/1,031.56 = 415.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.58x = 1,031.56 × 415.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.58x = 429,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,108.33/747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.00

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