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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.88, 1,032.09 and 416.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.88, 1,032.09 and 416.29 is: 574.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.88 : 1,032.09 = 416.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.88/1,032.09 = 416.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.88x = 1,032.09 × 416.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.88x = 429,648.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,648.75/747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.49

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