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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.07, 1,034.95 and 418.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.07, 1,034.95 and 418.49 is: 577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.07 : 1,034.95 = 418.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.07/1,034.95 = 418.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.07x = 1,034.95 × 418.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.07x = 433,118.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,118.76/750.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.44

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