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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.17, 1,032.53 and 416.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.17, 1,032.53 and 416.59 is: 574.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.17 : 1,032.53 = 416.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.17/1,032.53 = 416.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.17x = 1,032.53 × 416.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.17x = 430,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,140.88/748.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.92

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