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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.28, 1,035.40 and 418.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.28, 1,035.40 and 418.72 is: 577.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.28 : 1,035.40 = 418.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.28/1,035.40 = 418.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.28x = 1,035.40 × 418.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.28x = 433,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,542.69/750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.84

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