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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.44, 1,034.19 and 417.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.44, 1,034.19 and 417.90 is: 576.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.44 : 1,034.19 = 417.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.44/1,034.19 = 417.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.44x = 1,034.19 × 417.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.44x = 432,188.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,188.00/749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.68

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