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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.22, 1,033.80 and 417.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.22, 1,033.80 and 417.65 is: 576.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.22 : 1,033.80 = 417.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.22/1,033.80 = 417.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.22x = 1,033.80 × 417.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.22x = 431,761.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,761.40/749.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.28

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