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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.21, 1,035.25 and 418.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.21, 1,035.25 and 418.61 is: 577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.21 : 1,035.25 = 418.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.21/1,035.25 = 418.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.21x = 1,035.25 × 418.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.21x = 433,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,367.54/750.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.66

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