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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.27, 1,032.60 and 416.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.27, 1,032.60 and 416.62 is: 574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.27 : 1,032.60 = 416.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.27/1,032.60 = 416.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.27x = 1,032.60 × 416.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.27x = 430,201.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,201.81/748.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.93

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