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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.64, 1,034.48 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.64, 1,034.48 and 418.04 is: 576.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.64 : 1,034.48 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.64/1,034.48 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.64x = 1,034.48 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.64x = 432,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,454.02/749.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.88

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