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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.32, 1,035.48 and 418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.32, 1,035.48 and 418.84 is: 578.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.32 : 1,035.48 = 418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.32/1,035.48 = 418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.32x = 1,035.48 × 418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.32x = 433,700.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,700.44/750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.02

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