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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.66, 1,034.49 and 418.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.66, 1,034.49 and 418.12 is: 576.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.66 : 1,034.49 = 418.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.66/1,034.49 = 418.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.66x = 1,034.49 × 418.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.66x = 432,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,538.37/749.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.98

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