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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.99, 1,034.84 and 418.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.99, 1,034.84 and 418.43 is: 577.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.99 : 1,034.84 = 418.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.99/1,034.84 = 418.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.99x = 1,034.84 × 418.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.99x = 433,012.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,012.15/749.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.36

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