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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.30, 1,035.40 and 418.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.30, 1,035.40 and 418.70 is: 577.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.30 : 1,035.40 = 418.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.30/1,035.40 = 418.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.30x = 1,035.40 × 418.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.30x = 433,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,521.98/750.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.80

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