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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.73, 1,034.67 and 418.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.73, 1,034.67 and 418.15 is: 577.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.73 : 1,034.67 = 418.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.73/1,034.67 = 418.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.73x = 1,034.67 × 418.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.73x = 432,647.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,647.26/749.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.07

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