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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.37, 1,032.66 and 416.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.37, 1,032.66 and 416.72 is: 575.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.37 : 1,032.66 = 416.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.37/1,032.66 = 416.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.37x = 1,032.66 × 416.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.37x = 430,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,324.91/748.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.02

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