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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.94, 1,034.85 and 418.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.94, 1,034.85 and 418.35 is: 577.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.94 : 1,034.85 = 418.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.94/1,034.85 = 418.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.94x = 1,034.85 × 418.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.94x = 432,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,929.50/749.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.29

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