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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.59, 1,031.67 and 416.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.59, 1,031.67 and 416.09 is: 574.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.59 : 1,031.67 = 416.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.59/1,031.67 = 416.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.59x = 1,031.67 × 416.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.59x = 429,262.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,262.41/747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.20

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