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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.83, 1,034.76 and 418.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.83, 1,034.76 and 418.25 is: 577.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.83 : 1,034.76 = 418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.83/1,034.76 = 418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.83x = 1,034.76 × 418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.83x = 432,788.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,788.37/749.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.18

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