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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.15, 1,035.27 and 418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.15, 1,035.27 and 418.68 is: 577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.15 : 1,035.27 = 418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.15/1,035.27 = 418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.15x = 1,035.27 × 418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.15x = 433,446.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,446.84/750.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.81

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