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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.44, 1,035.56 and 418.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.44, 1,035.56 and 418.87 is: 578.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.44 : 1,035.56 = 418.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.44/1,035.56 = 418.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.44x = 1,035.56 × 418.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.44x = 433,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,767.36/750.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.02

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