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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.07, 1,035.08 and 418.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.07, 1,035.08 and 418.48 is: 577.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.07 : 1,035.08 = 418.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.07/1,035.08 = 418.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.07x = 1,035.08 × 418.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.07x = 433,163.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,163.91/750.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.50

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