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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.53, 1,032.99 and 416.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.53, 1,032.99 and 416.95 is: 575.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.53 : 1,032.99 = 416.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.53/1,032.99 = 416.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.53x = 1,032.99 × 416.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.53x = 430,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,705.18/748.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.40

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