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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.07, 1,032.21 and 416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.07, 1,032.21 and 416.42 is: 574.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.07 : 1,032.21 = 416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.07/1,032.21 = 416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.07x = 1,032.21 × 416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.07x = 429,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,827.73/748.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.59

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