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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.53, 1,032.92 and 416.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.53, 1,032.92 and 416.94 is: 575.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.53 : 1,032.92 = 416.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.53/1,032.92 = 416.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.53x = 1,032.92 × 416.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.53x = 430,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,663.58/748.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.35

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