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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.38, 1,034.12 and 417.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.38, 1,034.12 and 417.86 is: 576.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.38 : 1,034.12 = 417.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.38/1,034.12 = 417.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.38x = 1,034.12 × 417.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.38x = 432,114.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,114.78/749.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.63

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