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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,035.07 and 418.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,035.07 and 418.49 is: 577.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,035.07 = 418.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,035.07 = 418.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,035.07 × 418.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 433,166.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,166.44/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.51

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