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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.82, 1,033.43 and 417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.82, 1,033.43 and 417.20 is: 575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.82 : 1,033.43 = 417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.82/1,033.43 = 417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.82x = 1,033.43 × 417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.82x = 431,149.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,149.08/748.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.77

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