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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.67, 1,033.14 and 417.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.67, 1,033.14 and 417.08 is: 575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.67 : 1,033.14 = 417.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.67/1,033.14 = 417.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.67x = 1,033.14 × 417.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.67x = 430,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,894.78/748.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.55

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