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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.97, 1,034.92 and 418.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.97, 1,034.92 and 418.39 is: 577.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.97 : 1,034.92 = 418.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.97/1,034.92 = 418.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.97x = 1,034.92 × 418.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.97x = 433,000.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,000.18/749.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.36

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