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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.41, 1,035.50 and 418.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.41, 1,035.50 and 418.85 is: 577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.41 : 1,035.50 = 418.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.41/1,035.50 = 418.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.41x = 1,035.50 × 418.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.41x = 433,719.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,719.67/750.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.98

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