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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.74, 1,031.88 and 416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.74, 1,031.88 and 416.18 is: 574.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.74 : 1,031.88 = 416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.74/1,031.88 = 416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.74x = 1,031.88 × 416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.74x = 429,447.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,447.82/747.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.33

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