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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.78, 1,033.38 and 417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.78, 1,033.38 and 417.26 is: 575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.78 : 1,033.38 = 417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.78/1,033.38 = 417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.78x = 1,033.38 × 417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.78x = 431,188.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,188.14/748.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.85

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