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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.98, 1,033.56 and 417.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.98, 1,033.56 and 417.39 is: 575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.98 : 1,033.56 = 417.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.98/1,033.56 = 417.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.98x = 1,033.56 × 417.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.98x = 431,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,399.17/748.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.98

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