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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.40, 1,035.62 and 418.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.40, 1,035.62 and 418.86 is: 578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.40 : 1,035.62 = 418.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.40/1,035.62 = 418.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.40x = 1,035.62 × 418.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.40x = 433,779.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,779.79/750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.06

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