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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.58, 1,034.44 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.58, 1,034.44 and 418.04 is: 576.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.58 : 1,034.44 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.58/1,034.44 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.58x = 1,034.44 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.58x = 432,437.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,437.30/749.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.91

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