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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.74, 1,033.26 and 417.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.74, 1,033.26 and 417.16 is: 575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.74 : 1,033.26 = 417.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.74/1,033.26 = 417.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.74x = 1,033.26 × 417.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.74x = 431,034.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,034.74/748.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.68

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