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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.09, 1,035.11 and 418.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.09, 1,035.11 and 418.55 is: 577.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.09 : 1,035.11 = 418.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.09/1,035.11 = 418.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.09x = 1,035.11 × 418.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.09x = 433,240.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,240.61/750.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.59

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