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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.93, 1,032.13 and 416.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.93, 1,032.13 and 416.33 is: 574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.93 : 1,032.13 = 416.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.93/1,032.13 = 416.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.93x = 1,032.13 × 416.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.93x = 429,706.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,706.68/747.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.53

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