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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.00, 1,032.24 and 416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.00, 1,032.24 and 416.42 is: 574.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.00 : 1,032.24 = 416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.00/1,032.24 = 416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.00x = 1,032.24 × 416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.00x = 429,845.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,845.38/748.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.66

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