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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.94, 1,032.15 and 416.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.94, 1,032.15 and 416.35 is: 574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.94 : 1,032.15 = 416.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.94/1,032.15 = 416.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.94x = 1,032.15 × 416.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.94x = 429,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,735.65/747.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.56

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