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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.52, 1,032.96 and 416.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.52, 1,032.96 and 416.95 is: 575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.52 : 1,032.96 = 416.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.52/1,032.96 = 416.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.52x = 1,032.96 × 416.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.52x = 430,690.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,690.59/748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.39

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