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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.79, 1,033.39 and 417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.79, 1,033.39 and 417.27 is: 575.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.79 : 1,033.39 = 417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.79/1,033.39 = 417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.79x = 1,033.39 × 417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.79x = 431,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,200.56/748.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.87

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