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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.42, 1,035.55 and 418.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.42, 1,035.55 and 418.83 is: 577.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.42 : 1,035.55 = 418.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.42/1,035.55 = 418.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.42x = 1,035.55 × 418.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.42x = 433,717.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,717.31/750.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.97

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