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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.33, 1,034.07 and 417.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.33, 1,034.07 and 417.75 is: 576.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.33 : 1,034.07 = 417.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.33/1,034.07 = 417.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.33x = 1,034.07 × 417.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.33x = 431,982.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,982.74/749.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.50

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