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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.66, 1,033.22 and 417.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.66, 1,033.22 and 417.16 is: 575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.66 : 1,033.22 = 417.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.66/1,033.22 = 417.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.66x = 1,033.22 × 417.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.66x = 431,018.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,018.06/748.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.72

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