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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.92, 1,032.08 and 416.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.92, 1,032.08 and 416.43 is: 574.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.92 : 1,032.08 = 416.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.92/1,032.08 = 416.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.92x = 1,032.08 × 416.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.92x = 429,786.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,786.99/747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.64

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