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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.80, 1,034.71 and 418.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.80, 1,034.71 and 418.22 is: 577.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.80 : 1,034.71 = 418.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.80/1,034.71 = 418.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.80x = 1,034.71 × 418.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.80x = 432,730.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,730.20/749.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.13

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