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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.56, 1,035.74 and 418.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.56, 1,035.74 and 418.97 is: 578.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.56 : 1,035.74 = 418.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.56/1,035.74 = 418.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.56x = 1,035.74 × 418.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.56x = 433,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,944.48/750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.16

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