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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.48, 1,035.63 and 418.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.48, 1,035.63 and 418.89 is: 578.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.48 : 1,035.63 = 418.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.48/1,035.63 = 418.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.48x = 1,035.63 × 418.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.48x = 433,815.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,815.05/750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.05

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