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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.44, 1,032.79 and 416.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.44, 1,032.79 and 416.85 is: 575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.44 : 1,032.79 = 416.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.44/1,032.79 = 416.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.44x = 1,032.79 × 416.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.44x = 430,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,518.51/748.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.22

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