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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.64, 1,034.40 and 418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.64, 1,034.40 and 418.02 is: 576.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.64 : 1,034.40 = 418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.64/1,034.40 = 418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.64x = 1,034.40 × 418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.64x = 432,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,399.89/749.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.81

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