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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.85, 1,032.02 and 416.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.85, 1,032.02 and 416.29 is: 574.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.85 : 1,032.02 = 416.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.85/1,032.02 = 416.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.85x = 1,032.02 × 416.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.85x = 429,612.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,612.36/747.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.47

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