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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.96, 1,032.15 and 416.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.96, 1,032.15 and 416.37 is: 574.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.96 : 1,032.15 = 416.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.96/1,032.15 = 416.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.96x = 1,032.15 × 416.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.96x = 429,756.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,756.30/747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.57

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