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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.56, 1,032.96 and 416.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.56, 1,032.96 and 416.97 is: 575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.56 : 1,032.96 = 416.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.56/1,032.96 = 416.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.56x = 1,032.96 × 416.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.56x = 430,713.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,713.33/748.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.39

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