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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.71, 1,031.83 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.71, 1,031.83 and 416.12 is: 574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.71 : 1,031.83 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.71/1,031.83 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.71x = 1,031.83 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.71x = 429,371.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,371.98/747.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.25

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