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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.97, 1,032.17 and 416.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.97, 1,032.17 and 416.41 is: 574.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.97 : 1,032.17 = 416.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.97/1,032.17 = 416.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.97x = 1,032.17 × 416.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.97x = 429,801.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,801.25/747.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.63

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