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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.37, 1,035.56 and 418.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.37, 1,035.56 and 418.83 is: 578.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.37 : 1,035.56 = 418.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.37/1,035.56 = 418.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.37x = 1,035.56 × 418.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.37x = 433,723.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,723.59/750.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.01

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