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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.58, 1,035.78 and 418.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.58, 1,035.78 and 418.94 is: 578.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.58 : 1,035.78 = 418.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.58/1,035.78 = 418.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.58x = 1,035.78 × 418.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.58x = 433,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,929.67/750.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.13

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