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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.55, 1,032.93 and 416.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.55, 1,032.93 and 416.99 is: 575.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.55 : 1,032.93 = 416.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.55/1,032.93 = 416.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.55x = 1,032.93 × 416.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.55x = 430,716.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,716.32/748.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.40

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