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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750, 1,035.02 and 418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750, 1,035.02 and 418.44 is: 577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750 : 1,035.02 = 418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750/1,035.02 = 418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750x = 1,035.02 × 418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750x = 433,093.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,093.77/750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.46

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