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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.28, 1,032.70 and 416.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.28, 1,032.70 and 416.77 is: 575.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.28 : 1,032.70 = 416.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.28/1,032.70 = 416.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.28x = 1,032.70 × 416.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.28x = 430,396.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,396.30/748.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.18

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