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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.62, 1,035.84 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.62, 1,035.84 and 414.54 is: 572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.62 : 1,035.84 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.62/1,035.84 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.62x = 1,035.84 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.62x = 429,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,398.67/750.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.06

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