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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.22, 1,035.29 and 418.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.22, 1,035.29 and 418.67 is: 577.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.22 : 1,035.29 = 418.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.22/1,035.29 = 418.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.22x = 1,035.29 × 418.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.22x = 433,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,444.86/750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.76

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