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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.32, 1,032.59 and 416.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.32, 1,032.59 and 416.69 is: 574.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.32 : 1,032.59 = 416.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.32/1,032.59 = 416.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.32x = 1,032.59 × 416.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.32x = 430,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,267.84/748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.98

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