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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.63, 1,033.07 and 417.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.63, 1,033.07 and 417.07 is: 575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.63 : 1,033.07 = 417.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.63/1,033.07 = 417.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.63x = 1,033.07 × 417.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.63x = 430,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,862.50/748.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.53

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