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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.16, 1,035.21 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.16, 1,035.21 and 418.56 is: 577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.16 : 1,035.21 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.16/1,035.21 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.16x = 1,035.21 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.16x = 433,301.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,301.13/750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.61

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