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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.95, 1,034.69 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.95, 1,034.69 and 418.32 is: 577.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.95 : 1,034.69 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.95/1,034.69 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.95x = 1,034.69 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.95x = 432,829.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,829.43/749.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.15

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