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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.24, 1,032.55 and 416.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.24, 1,032.55 and 416.66 is: 574.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.24 : 1,032.55 = 416.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.24/1,032.55 = 416.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.24x = 1,032.55 × 416.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.24x = 430,216.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,216.08/748.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.97

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