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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.48, 1,034.24 and 413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.48, 1,034.24 and 413.37 is: 570.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.48 : 1,034.24 = 413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.48/1,034.24 = 413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.48x = 1,034.24 × 413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.48x = 427,527.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,527.41/749.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.43

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