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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.11, 1,035.10 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.11, 1,035.10 and 418.56 is: 577.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.11 : 1,035.10 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.11/1,035.10 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.11x = 1,035.10 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.11x = 433,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,248.10/750.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.58

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