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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.75, 1,012.41 and 418.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.75, 1,012.41 and 418.91 is: 578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.75 : 1,012.41 = 418.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.75/1,012.41 = 418.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.75x = 1,012.41 × 418.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.75x = 424,108.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,108.67/733.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.00

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