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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.14, 1,032.41 and 416.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.14, 1,032.41 and 416.54 is: 574.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.14 : 1,032.41 = 416.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.14/1,032.41 = 416.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.14x = 1,032.41 × 416.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.14x = 430,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,043.68/748.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.82

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