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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.02, 1,033.63 and 417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.02, 1,033.63 and 417.46 is: 576.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.02 : 1,033.63 = 417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.02/1,033.63 = 417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.02x = 1,033.63 × 417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.02x = 431,495.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,495.55/749.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.08

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