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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.11, 1,033.62 and 417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.11, 1,033.62 and 417.52 is: 576.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.11 : 1,033.62 = 417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.11/1,033.62 = 417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.11x = 1,033.62 × 417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.11x = 431,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,554.44/749.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.09

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