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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.87, 1,032.01 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.87, 1,032.01 and 416.28 is: 574.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.87 : 1,032.01 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.87/1,032.01 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.87x = 1,032.01 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.87x = 429,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,605.12/747.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.44

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