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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.43, 1,034.18 and 417.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.43, 1,034.18 and 417.89 is: 576.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.43 : 1,034.18 = 417.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.43/1,034.18 = 417.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.43x = 1,034.18 × 417.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.43x = 432,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,166.22/749.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.66

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