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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.18, 1,033.86 and 417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.18, 1,033.86 and 417.60 is: 576.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.18 : 1,033.86 = 417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.18/1,033.86 = 417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.18x = 1,033.86 × 417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.18x = 431,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,739.94/749.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.28

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