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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.25, 1,033.88 and 417.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.25, 1,033.88 and 417.62 is: 576.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.25 : 1,033.88 = 417.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.25/1,033.88 = 417.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.25x = 1,033.88 × 417.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.25x = 431,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,769.46/749.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.27

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