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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.49, 1,034.27 and 417.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.49, 1,034.27 and 417.91 is: 576.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.49 : 1,034.27 = 417.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.49/1,034.27 = 417.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.49x = 1,034.27 × 417.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.49x = 432,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,226.24/749.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.70

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