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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.93, 1,034.85 and 418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.93, 1,034.85 and 418.34 is: 577.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.93 : 1,034.85 = 418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.93/1,034.85 = 418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.93x = 1,034.85 × 418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.93x = 432,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,923.58/749.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.29

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