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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.09, 1,032.38 and 416.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.09, 1,032.38 and 416.59 is: 574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.09 : 1,032.38 = 416.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.09/1,032.38 = 416.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.09x = 1,032.38 × 416.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.09x = 430,081.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,081.89/748.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.91

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