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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.04, 1,032.35 and 416.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.04, 1,032.35 and 416.48 is: 574.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.04 : 1,032.35 = 416.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.04/1,032.35 = 416.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.04x = 1,032.35 × 416.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.04x = 429,945.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,945.88/748.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.77

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