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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.55, 1,035.76 and 414.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.55, 1,035.76 and 414.46 is: 571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.55 : 1,035.76 = 414.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.55/1,035.76 = 414.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.55x = 1,035.76 × 414.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.55x = 429,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,279.02/750.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.95

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