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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.41, 1,032.87 and 416.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.41, 1,032.87 and 416.91 is: 575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.41 : 1,032.87 = 416.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.41/1,032.87 = 416.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.41x = 1,032.87 × 416.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.41x = 430,613.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,613.83/748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.37

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