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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.70, 1,034.62 and 418.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.70, 1,034.62 and 418.13 is: 577.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.70 : 1,034.62 = 418.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.70/1,034.62 = 418.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.70x = 1,034.62 × 418.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.70x = 432,599.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,599.44/749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.03

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