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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.70, 1,031.81 and 416.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.70, 1,031.81 and 416.11 is: 574.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.70 : 1,031.81 = 416.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.70/1,031.81 = 416.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.70x = 1,031.81 × 416.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.70x = 429,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,346.46/747.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.22

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