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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.02, 1,035.03 and 418.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.02, 1,035.03 and 418.46 is: 577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.02 : 1,035.03 = 418.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.02/1,035.03 = 418.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.02x = 1,035.03 × 418.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.02x = 433,118.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,118.65/750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.48

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