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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.51, 1,034.34 and 417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.51, 1,034.34 and 417.96 is: 576.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.51 : 1,034.34 = 417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.51/1,034.34 = 417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.51x = 1,034.34 × 417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.51x = 432,312.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,312.75/749.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.79

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