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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.89, 1,034.73 and 418.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.89, 1,034.73 and 418.30 is: 577.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.89 : 1,034.73 = 418.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.89/1,034.73 = 418.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.89x = 1,034.73 × 418.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.89x = 432,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,827.56/749.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.19

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