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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.21, 1,035.35 and 418.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.21, 1,035.35 and 418.71 is: 577.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.21 : 1,035.35 = 418.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.21/1,035.35 = 418.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.21x = 1,035.35 × 418.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.21x = 433,505.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,505.31/750.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.84

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