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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.34, 1,032.71 and 416.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.34, 1,032.71 and 416.81 is: 575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.34 : 1,032.71 = 416.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.34/1,032.71 = 416.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.34x = 1,032.71 × 416.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.34x = 430,436.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,436.61/748.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.19

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