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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.81, 1,032 and 416.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.81, 1,032 and 416.19 is: 574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.81 : 1,032 = 416.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.81/1,032 = 416.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.81x = 1,032 × 416.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.81x = 429,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,508.08/747.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.35

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