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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.42, 1,032.86 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.42, 1,032.86 and 416.88 is: 575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.42 : 1,032.86 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.42/1,032.86 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.42x = 1,032.86 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.42x = 430,578.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,578.68/748.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.32

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