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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.11, 1,035.14 and 414.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.11, 1,035.14 and 414.01 is: 571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.11 : 1,035.14 = 414.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.11/1,035.14 = 414.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.11x = 1,035.14 × 414.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.11x = 428,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,564.38/750.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.34

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