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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.58, 1,033.02 and 416.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.58, 1,033.02 and 416.95 is: 575.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.58 : 1,033.02 = 416.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.58/1,033.02 = 416.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.58x = 1,033.02 × 416.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.58x = 430,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,715.11/748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.38

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