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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.22, 1,032.53 and 416.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.22, 1,032.53 and 416.65 is: 574.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.22 : 1,032.53 = 416.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.22/1,032.53 = 416.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.22x = 1,032.53 × 416.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.22x = 430,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,206.14/748.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.97

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