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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.77, 1,034.54 and 418.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.77, 1,034.54 and 418.19 is: 577.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.77 : 1,034.54 = 418.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.77/1,034.54 = 418.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.77x = 1,034.54 × 418.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.77x = 432,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,627.02/749.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.01

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