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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.86, 1,033.42 and 417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.86, 1,033.42 and 417.28 is: 575.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.86 : 1,033.42 = 417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.86/1,033.42 = 417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.86x = 1,033.42 × 417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.86x = 431,221.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,221.87/748.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.84

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