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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.97, 1,032.18 and 411.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.97, 1,032.18 and 411.87 is: 568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.97 : 1,032.18 = 411.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.97/1,032.18 = 411.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.97x = 1,032.18 × 411.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.97x = 425,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,126.59/747.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.37

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