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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.06, 1,032.27 and 416.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.06, 1,032.27 and 416.47 is: 574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.06 : 1,032.27 = 416.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.06/1,032.27 = 416.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.06x = 1,032.27 × 416.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.06x = 429,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,909.49/748.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.70

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