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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.83, 1,032 and 416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.83, 1,032 and 416.25 is: 574.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.83 : 1,032 = 416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.83/1,032 = 416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.83x = 1,032 × 416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.83x = 429,570
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,570/747.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.43

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