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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.15, 1,035.01 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.15, 1,035.01 and 418.50 is: 577.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.15 : 1,035.01 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.15/1,035.01 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.15x = 1,035.01 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.15x = 433,151.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,151.69/750.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.42

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