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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.65, 1,032.94 and 417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.65, 1,032.94 and 417 is: 575.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.65 : 1,032.94 = 417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.65/1,032.94 = 417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.65x = 1,032.94 × 417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.65x = 430,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,734.94/748.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.35

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