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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.34, 1,032.68 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.34, 1,032.68 and 416.76 is: 575.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.34 : 1,032.68 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.34/1,032.68 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.34x = 1,032.68 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.34x = 430,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,379.72/748.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.11

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