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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.01, 1,035.07 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.01, 1,035.07 and 418.50 is: 577.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.01 : 1,035.07 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.01/1,035.07 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.01x = 1,035.07 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.01x = 433,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,177.69/750.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.56

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