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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.13, 1,032.39 and 416.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.13, 1,032.39 and 416.57 is: 574.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.13 : 1,032.39 = 416.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.13/1,032.39 = 416.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.13x = 1,032.39 × 416.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.13x = 430,062.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,062.70/748.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.85

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