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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.50, 1,035.68 and 418.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.50, 1,035.68 and 418.91 is: 578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.50 : 1,035.68 = 418.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.50/1,035.68 = 418.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.50x = 1,035.68 × 418.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.50x = 433,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,856.71/750.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.09

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