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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.27, 1,034.01 and 417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.27, 1,034.01 and 417.72 is: 576.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.27 : 1,034.01 = 417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.27/1,034.01 = 417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.27x = 1,034.01 × 417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.27x = 431,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,926.66/749.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.47

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