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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.80, 1,032.04 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.80, 1,032.04 and 416.28 is: 574.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.80 : 1,032.04 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.80/1,032.04 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.80x = 1,032.04 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.80x = 429,617.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,617.61/747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.51

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