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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.84, 1,032.04 and 407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.84, 1,032.04 and 407.18 is: 561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.84 : 1,032.04 = 407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.84/1,032.04 = 407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.84x = 1,032.04 × 407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.84x = 420,223.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,223.26/747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.92

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