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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.73, 1,031.85 and 416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.73, 1,031.85 and 416.18 is: 574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.73 : 1,031.85 = 416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.73/1,031.85 = 416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.73x = 1,031.85 × 416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.73x = 429,433.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,433.25/747.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.32

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