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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.68, 1,031.76 and 416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.68, 1,031.76 and 416.08 is: 574.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.68 : 1,031.76 = 416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.68/1,031.76 = 416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.68x = 1,031.76 × 416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.68x = 429,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,292.12/747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.17

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