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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.61, 1,031.68 and 416.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.61, 1,031.68 and 416.01 is: 574.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.61 : 1,031.68 = 416.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.61/1,031.68 = 416.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.61x = 1,031.68 × 416.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.61x = 429,189.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,189.20/747.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.08

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