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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.95, 1,033.55 and 417.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.95, 1,033.55 and 417.35 is: 575.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.95 : 1,033.55 = 417.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.95/1,033.55 = 417.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.95x = 1,033.55 × 417.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.95x = 431,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,354.15/748.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.95

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