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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.75, 1,034.66 and 418.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.75, 1,034.66 and 418.17 is: 577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.75 : 1,034.66 = 418.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.75/1,034.66 = 418.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.75x = 1,034.66 × 418.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.75x = 432,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,661.68/749.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.08

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