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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.18, 1,032.50 and 416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.18, 1,032.50 and 416.60 is: 574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.18 : 1,032.50 = 416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.18/1,032.50 = 416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.18x = 1,032.50 × 416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.18x = 430,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,139.50/748.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.91

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