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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.61, 1,033.10 and 417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.61, 1,033.10 and 417.04 is: 575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.61 : 1,033.10 = 417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.61/1,033.10 = 417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.61x = 1,033.10 × 417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.61x = 430,844.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,844.02/748.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.53

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