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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.47, 1,032.87 and 416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.47, 1,032.87 and 416.92 is: 575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.47 : 1,032.87 = 416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.47/1,032.87 = 416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.47x = 1,032.87 × 416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.47x = 430,624.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,624.16/748.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.34

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