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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.20, 1,033.88 and 417.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.20, 1,033.88 and 417.61 is: 576.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.20 : 1,033.88 = 417.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.20/1,033.88 = 417.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.20x = 1,033.88 × 417.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.20x = 431,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,753.46/749.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.29

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