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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.75, 1,031.93 and 416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.75, 1,031.93 and 416.22 is: 574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.75 : 1,031.93 = 416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.75/1,031.93 = 416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.75x = 1,031.93 × 416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.75x = 429,505.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,505.51/747.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.39

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