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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.13, 1,035.07 and 418.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.13, 1,035.07 and 418.57 is: 577.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.13 : 1,035.07 = 418.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.13/1,035.07 = 418.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.13x = 1,035.07 × 418.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.13x = 433,245.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,245.62/750.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.56

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